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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing J.P. and his wife do when she arrives at the facility?
(a) Kiss.
(b) Hug.
(c) Yell at each other.
(d) Stare at each other like strangers.

2. On the drive to the facility after dinner, what do the narrator and his girlfriend drink?
(a) Bourbon.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Beer.
(d) Red wine.

3. In the story, how long has J.P. been married?
(a) Twelve years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Eight years.
(d) He doesn't say.

4. According to the narrator, what is J.P.'s emotional state at the beginning of the story?
(a) Angry.
(b) Scared.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Resentful.

5. When J.P. is out and misses dinner at home, what does he eat?
(a) Salted nuts.
(b) Snacks at the bar.
(c) Fried chicken.
(d) Fast food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does the narrator use for his treatment?

2. As he tells his stories, why can J.P. not use his hands?

3. Where do J.P. and his wife go on their first date?

4. What name does the narrator's wife call him the last time they spoke?

5. What does the title of the story refer to?

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