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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what location does the visit to Catherine's parents' home take place?
(a) Firwood.
(b) Elmwood.
(c) Maplewood.
(d) Birchwood.

2. Lizzie reports that her "crankiest" (19) patrons are which people?
(a) Professors.
(b) Students.
(c) Parents.
(d) Guest speakers.

3. Margot tells Lizzie that her hair went gray the year that what other event occurred?
(a) 9/11 occurred.
(b) The Cubs won the World Series.
(c) She became a librarian.
(d) She became a widow.

4. Sylvia's podcast predicts what sort of future for humankind?
(a) A bleak future.
(b) A labor-intensive future.
(c) No future.
(d) A bright future.

5. Lizzie tells Catherine in Chapter Two that there is a new bar in the neighborhood that is half-bar, half-what?
(a) Bookstore.
(b) Barber shop.
(c) Cigar store.
(d) Guitar shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sylvia asserts at her conference in "the heartland" that which creatures are "nothing particularly special" (58)?

2. Henry moves to which location in Chapter One?

3. In what location do Henry and Catherine get married in Chapter Two?

4. Sylvia uses what type of insect in an illustration of the concept of interconnectedness?

5. Lizzie takes comfort in her realization that "No one's worrying about" (18) what celestial object?

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