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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 16 - Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what building is Jack's academic department?
(a) Adolf Hall.
(b) Olin Hall.
(c) Siskind Commons.
(d) Centerary Hall.

2. What do the Gladneys give Murray?
(a) A gift certificate to the grocery store.
(b) A ride home.
(c) A bag of groceries.
(d) Advice.

3. Which character says that she was thinking seriously of eating "yogurt and wheat germ" at this first lunch depicted in the novel?
(a) Steffie.
(b) Denise.
(c) Babette.
(d) Wilder.

4. What is the structure Murray and Jack visit, which is claimed to be the "most photographed" such structure?
(a) A silo.
(b) A library.
(c) A church.
(d) A barn.

5. What is the name of the town where this novel is set?
(a) Wellfleet.
(b) Blackwell.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Hopewell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did they have to evacuate the school?

2. What do Heinrich and Jack have a philosophical conversation about on the way to school?

3. What is Heinrich's middle name?

4. Which supermarket aisle did Jack's doctor advise him to avoid?

5. Where does Babette teach?

(see the answer key)

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