Lily and the Octopus Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Ted consider to be his bravest moment? (from Pages 65 – 123)

Ted has no such courageous moments.

Breaking up with Jeffrey.

Leaving Lily behind to attend his sister's wedding.

Moving to Los Angeles to get away from his sister.

2.

How does Ted manage to subdue the octopus? (from Pages 189 – 240)

He cuts off its eight legs.

He strangles it.

Lily manages to kill it by running it over with the boat.

He blows it up like Jaws.

3.

Why does Ted head into Chinatown? (from Pages 189 – 240)

To go on a date.

To buy a squid.

To bring Lily to an acupuncturist.

To buy an octopus.

4.

What does Lily teach Ted to do in his present life, especially regarding Byron? (from Pages 240 – 301)

To live in the moment and not be afraid to cause weird looks from others.

To live in the moment and not be afraid to show spontaneous affection.

To show spontaneous affection and always take walks, no matter the weather, or you'll never get anywhere new.

To show spontaneous affection and to keep an eye on the future.

5.

What does Ted find most perplexing about the octopus on Lily's head? (from Pages 1 – 64)

That is appears to move based on what Lily is doing.

That he did not notice it before.

That it looks like him.

That it seems to be trying to latch onto his leg.

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