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Our Short History Quiz

Lauren Grodstein

This Study Guide consists of approximately 79 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Our Short History.

Our Short History by Lauren Grodstein

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Section 1, Chapter 1

Section 1, Chapter 2

Section 1, Chapter 3

Section 1, Chapter 4

Section 1, Chapter 5

Section 1, Chapter 6

Section 1, Chapter 7

Section 2, Chapter 8

Section 2, Chapter 9

Section 2, Chapter 10

Section 2, Chapter 11

Section 2, Chapter 12

Section 2, Chapter 13

Section 2, Chapter 14

Section 2, Chapter 15

Section 3, Chapter 16

Section 3, Chapter 17

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Karen buy books about war specifically? (from Section 2, Chapter 12)

She finds battle scenes entertaining and exciting.

She appreciates the political aspects of war.

To read about hardships that are greater than her own.

She has an interest in history.

2.

What is the significance of food in the final chapter? (from Section 3, Chapter 17)

Jacob is comforted by Karen's hunger and gets to have a family dinner with both his parents.

Food was a cause of conflict in previous chapters and the pizza in the final chapter feels like a resolution.

When Karen feels hungry, she knows her condition is improving which gives her a shred of hope.

Ordering pizza for the three of them gives Dave the sense that he is providing for them.

3.

What does the power gourd that Ross gives Jacob represent? (from Section 1, Chapter 4)

Wealth and generosity.

Hope and bravery.

Patience and strength.

Longevity and independence.

4.

How many affairs has Ace had that the reader knows of? (from Section 2, Chapter 10)

3.

Only 1.

More than 3.

2.

5.

What regret does Dave admit to Karen? (from Section 3, Chapter 17)

That he was not clearer about the fact that he was not ready for marriage and children, and that he broke her heart.

That he married Megan.

That he never tried to get in contact with her to inquire about her pregnancy and offer his support.

That he gave up trying to run for Congress.

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