Conversations with Friends Quiz

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When Bobbi reveals Nick's attraction to Frances, how does Melissa react? (from Chapters 12 - 17)

She shows concern for Nick.

She asks Frances to leave the guest house.

She doubts Bobbi's assertion.

She shows concern for Frances.

Why is Bobbi upset by Frances' first published short story? (from Chapters 24 - 31)

She believes Frances should not write about people she loves.

She is jealous of Frances' writing ability.

She believes Frances' characterization of her is inaccurate.

She believes Frances should have confessed her romantic feelings to Bobbi before writing about them.

Which of the following statements about Frances and Nick's interaction at Melissa's birthday party is accurate? (from Chapters 6 - 11)

Frances initiates their eroticized contact by pressing a cool beer bottle against Nick's cheek, leg, and collarbone, but Nick initiates their kiss.

Both Frances and Nick feel guilty about kissing at Melissa's birthday party, and when Frances sees Melissa again she realizes how much she likes her.

Nick initiates their eroticized contact by pressing a cool beer bottle against Frances' cheek, leg, and collarbone, but Frances initiates their kiss.

Though their kiss is mutual, it is Frances who pulls away from Nick.

Which of the following sentences provides the best argument that Frances is the protagonist? (from Chapters 1 - 5)

The reader is always sympathetic to her point of view.

She uses the word “I” in her narrative.

She talks more than the other characters.

Her actions move the plot forward.

Which sentence best describes Frances and Bobbi's growing relationship with Melissa and Nick? (from Chapters 6 - 11)

Frances and Bobbi have a purely professional interest in Melissa and Nick.

Frances and Bobbi have a purely sexual interest in Melissa and Nick.

Frances and Bobbi are flattered by the attention of local celebrities, and each woman has an attraction to one-half of the couple.

Frances and Bobbi's regard for Melissa and Nick gradually decreases over time.