Lily and the Octopus Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does the Fishful Thinking represent? (from Pages 189 – 240)

Wishful thinking.

Dreams.

Memories of better times.

Ernst Hemingway's battle with the white whale.

2.

What does Ted realize regarding Lily when he discovers her breathing is labored and she is weak? (from Pages 240 – 301)

She is going to need extra time to wake up.

She only has a week or so left to live.

She has exhausted herself playing all night again.

She must be put to sleep.

3.

Why does Ted feel so terribly when Lily has a night seizure? (from Pages 124 – 180)

Because he used to get mad at Lily for snoring.

Because he used to get mad at her for playing with the covers and puling them off in the middle of the night.

Because he used to get mad at Lily for constantly changing sleeping positions during the night and waking him up each time.

Because he used to get mad at her for not going to the bathroom before going to bed.

4.

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

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

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

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

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

5.

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

Ted has no such courageous moments.

Leaving Lily behind to attend his sister's wedding.

Breaking up with Jeffrey.

Moving to Los Angeles to get away from his sister.

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