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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do J.P. and his wife live?
(a) With his wife's parents.
(b) In their own home.
(c) In a rented house.
(d) In a rented apartment.

2. How does J.P.'s wife's father feel about J.P. when they are dating?
(a) He likes him immediately.
(b) He thinks he is a loser.
(c) He thinks he is immature.
(d) He warns his daughter to "watch out."

3. What is the physical appearance of J.P.'s wife, according to the narrator?
(a) Tall and good-looking.
(b) Tall and blonde.
(c) Tall and slim.
(d) Tall and red-haired.

4. When the narrator meets J.P.'s wife, what does he notice about her hands?
(a) Big knuckles.
(b) Chapped.
(c) Gold wedding ring.
(d) Long nails.

5. When does the title phrase "Where I'm Calling From" appear in the story?
(a) In the first paragraph.
(b) In the final paragraph.
(c) Toward the middle.
(d) On the first page.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was J.P. doing when he met his wife?

2. What happens to Tiny one day at breakfast?

3. According to the narrator, what is J.P.'s emotional state at the beginning of the story?

4. What kind of head covering does the landlord wear?

5. Where does the narrator watch his girlfriend drive away?

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