Conversations with Friends Quiz

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Which sentence best describes a way in which Melissa and Frances are alike? (from Chapters 12 - 17)

Both women express their feelings to Nick more easily than they do to other men.

Both women end their flirtations with Bobbi while staying at the guest house in France.

Both women are in awe of Bobbi.

Both women are the dominant partners in their romantic relationships with Nick.

How does Bobbi tell Frances they can find an alternative relationship model? (from Chapters 18 - 23)

Bobbi kisses Frances while they are headed to their shared apartment.

Bobbi never openly declares her feelings to Frances.

Bobbi defends ethical nonmonogamy, also called polyamory, in a debate with other students.

Bobbi sexily undresses Frances before giving her a bath.

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.

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

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.

How has Frances changed by the end of the novel? (from Chapters 24 - 31)

Frances has decided she wants to have Nick's children.

Frances has become a professional writer.

Frances has formed a stronger bond with her dad.

Frances realizes she has to live through some experiences before she can effectively analyze them.

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

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 have a purely professional interest in Melissa and Nick.

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

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