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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who takes Merit to the hospital after she suffers her miscarriage? (from Chapters 5-8)

Jane.

Cory.

Sierra.

Lars.

2.

What unusual detail does Cory notice about his and Merit's dinner at Edward's restaurant? (from Chapters 1-4 )

He notes that Edward made Jane pay for the food.

He notes that Jane and Merit spent the entire evening ignoring him and Edward.

He notes that Edward's head chef never came to the table to speak to them.

He notes that all of the options on the menu were vegan.

3.

What occurs that prompts Merit to take a trip to Florida? (from Chapters 17-19, "Five Years Later")

Jane attends a conference in Pensacola.

Her father passes away from a heart attack.

Cory is obligated to go to Miami for a work function.

Her mother insists that she bring the children for Easter.

4.

What does Cory attempt to purchase for Merit that prompts her to inform him she wants to reevaluate their relationship? (from Chapters 13-16)

A handbag.

A house.

A car.

A ring.

5.

What California city does the bulk of the novel take place in? (from Chapters 1-4 )

San Diego.

Fresno.

San Francisco.

Los Angeles.

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