Chemistry: A Novel Quiz

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Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Eric immediately react to the news that the narrator broke the beakers? (from Pages 31 - 65)

He is distraught over her emotional well-being.

He demands that she see a psychologist.

He tells her that she is not suited for being a scientist.

He takes care of her and courteously avoids asking questions.

2.

How does the narrator react to the classmates joke about Asian parents only giving their children the option of being a doctor? (from Pages 31 - 65)

She discusses it with her parents.

She kicks her classmate.

She is furious and internalizes her anger.

She agrees that this is true.

3.

What about the ad for tutoring jobs prompts the narrator to apply? (from Pages 31 - 65)

The notion that she will help other students.

The flexible hours.

The ability to build her resume so that she will be more likely to land an academic job.

The pay.

4.

Why does the narrator decide not to be honest with her parents about leaving the PhD program? (from Pages 31 - 65)

She still requires her parents' financial support.

She would like to go to sleep, which she cannot do as long as they are angry with her.

She has decided she might eventually return to the PhD program.

She regrets causing them pain.

5.

How does the best friend's husband react when the best friend hires a nanny? (from Pages 148 - 174)

He is happy that having a nanny will make the best friend's life easier.

He attempts to seduce the nanny.

He faults the best friend for trying to shirk her motherly duties.

He is so absorbed in his work that he hardly even notices.

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