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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.

How was Karen's father a support to her during her pregnancy? (from Section 1, Chapter 6)

He confronted Dave for abandoning her.

He paid for a large amount of baby supplies.

He made sure she was always busy so she would not get caught in her depression.

He took her to all of her appointments.

2.

Why is missing a meal significant to Karen? (from Section 1, Chapter 1)

It means an hour of time with Jacob missed that she will never get back.

Missing meals makes Allison worry about her.

Her doctor has advised her not to miss meals if at all possible, as she needs to keep her strength up.

Missing a meal means she gets an hour of peace and quiet.

3.

What is the most notable connection between Karen and Bev? (from Section 1, Chapter 2)

They have both had cancer.

They are both mothers.

They are both politicians.

They are both of non-American decent.

4.

What piece of advice does Karen want to leave to Jacob in the book? (from Section 2, Chapter 8)

Always write a list of emergency numbers.

To be respectful to strangers.

Not to take his health for granted.

Always get to know your neighbors.

5.

What does being unemployed mean to Karen? (from Section 3, Chapter 16)

She will be able to spend more time with Jacob.

Dave will think less of her.

She will not be able to put away as much money for Jacob's future.

She will lose her sense of purpose and might fall into a depression.

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