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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Five and Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lizzie recalls in Chapter Four Henry's concern about whether he could walk how many miles with his own child on his back?
(a) 21.
(b) 34.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

2. By the time Chapter Four opens, Henry's anxiety has grown to the point where he is washing Iris with what object?
(a) A squirt gun.
(b) A piece of sandpaper.
(c) A pair of rubber gloves.
(d) A mop.

3. Which character recommends a low number of children for Eli's future if he wants to be more likely to survive?
(a) Lorraine.
(b) Margot.
(c) Henry.
(d) Sylvia.

4. Lizzie watches Iris before work one morning so that Henry can go run what errand?
(a) Renew his license.
(b) Buy Catherine a gift.
(c) Pay the rent.
(d) Buy groceries.

5. Ben's hometown is the town of Hackensack in which state?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) Delaware.
(d) Maine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lizzie first notices the handsome man in the green coat while she is using what form of transportation?

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

3. In Chapter Three, Lizzie sees Henry sterilizing not only Iris's bottles, but which other items?

4. Lizzie describes Henry's reaction to his divorce by saying that he is "sad but mostly" (155) what?

5. What kind of mythic dwellers are depicted in the story Margot tells in Chapter Six?

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