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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Cory attempt to convince Merit to do not long after she finishes recovering from her miscarriage? (from Chapters 9-12)

Quit her job at Jager + Brandt.

Invite Jane and Edward over for dinner.

Move to another city.

Have another child.

2.

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

A bay window.

An old telephone cabinet.

A staircase railing.

A fireplace.

3.

Why is Merit's house being photographed in the novel's epilogue? (from Chapters 17-19, "Five Years Later")

Merit is being featured in an architectural magazine.

Jane has passed away and made Merit famous in the process.

Cory and Merit are the subject of a police investigation.

Nash has developed an interest in photography as he grows up.

4.

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

He gets caught up at work.

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

He goes for a bike ride.

He watches a football game with some friends.

5.

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 house.

A ring.

A handbag.

A car.

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