Even As We Breathe Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the game Cowney and Essie play in Room 447? (from Chapters 4-7)

Checkers.

Dominoes.

Backgammon.

Spades.

2.

Why is Cowney exempt from serving in the military? (from Prologue; Chapters 1-3)

His father died in the army.

His grandmother depends on him for support.

He is an Indian.

He has a limp.

3.

What does Lee give Cowney when he is leaving the resort for the final time? (from Chapters 23-24)

A camera and 300 dollars.

A book about bones and a movie ticket.

A set of dominoes and a new suitcase.

A recommendation letter and 20 dollars.

4.

How often did Lishie get letters from Cowney Sr. and Bud while they were in the war? (from Chapters 8-11)

Cowney Sr. never wrote, and Bud wrote daily.

Cowney Sr. wrote daily, and Bud wrote once a month.

Cowney Sr. wrote up to twice a week, but Bud never wrote.

Cowney Sr. wrote once a month, and Bud wrote daily.

5.

What amazes Cowney when he goes for dinner the first night at the resort? (from Chapters 4-7)

The foreigners are apparently demanding special dishes that Cowney has never tasted before.

The food is very basic and there is no sugar.

They have plenty of good food, though most Americans are struggling.

There is barely enough food for the guests and soldiers, and the workers are often hungry.

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