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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lizzie gives an example of Sylvia's former optimism, she discusses a time when someone asked her a question about what element?
(a) Dismay.
(b) Gag reflex.
(c) Applause.
(d) Shame.

2. Which character tries to convince Lizzie that she will be unable to save her family in the face of the destruction caused by climate change?
(a) Henry.
(b) Sylvia.
(c) Ben.
(d) Margot.

3. Lizzie cites a study asserting that how many of the world's richest billionaires own as many assets as half of humanity?
(a) 8.
(b) 30.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

4. Lizzie finds out in Chapter One that she has osteoarthritis in which part of her body?
(a) Her wrist.
(b) Her knee.
(c) Her thumb.
(d) Her finger.

5. When Lizzie once took Eli along on one of Sylvia's excursions, they went to what type of location?
(a) A plateau.
(b) A marsh.
(c) A reservoir.
(d) A meadowland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT an action Ben takes on Lizzie's birthday?

2. It is strongly implied that the presidential election referred to in Chapter Three occurred in which year?

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

4. What was Catherine's drug of choice before she got sober?

5. At the end of Chapter Two, Mohan describes the United States presidency as which object?

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