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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Cory do that causes him to be catastrophically late to Nash's birthday party? (from Chapters 1-4 )

He goes for a bike ride.

He rushes into the city at the last minute to buy Nash a gift.

He watches a football game with some friends.

He gets caught up at work.

2.

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

Lars.

Cory.

Sierra.

Jane.

3.

What action on Cory's part causes Merit to get cold feet about leaving their marriage? (from Chapters 17-19, "Five Years Later")

He forgives Merit when she tells him about her affair with Jane.

He comforts Viv while she mourns the loss of Merit's father.

He informs her that he has bought her a house.

He cares for Nash when Nash becomes sick.

4.

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

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

He notes that Edward made Jane pay for the food.

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.

5.

What feature in their house do Allie and Regina pressure Merit into removing? (from Chapters 5-8)

A staircase railing.

A bay window.

A fireplace.

An old telephone cabinet.

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