The Boys of My Youth Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Jo sees an actual coyote "pushing [something] along with his nose." What is that thing? (from Behind The Screen - Against The Grain)

A tumbleweed.

A pair of sunglasses.

A dead crow.

An empty bread wrapper.

2.

What unlikely event happens at Jo's house on November 1, 1991, after she spends the evening tearfully watching the local news with a group of friends? (from The Fourth State of Matter - Bulldozing the Baby)

Her oldest, sickest dog begins to howl at the moon before suddenly passing away.

Christoph Goertz's mother comes over and explains how she psychically knew the tragedy would happen.

Her ex-husband comes over and begins to comfort her.

Gang Lu's mother calls her and weeps while apologizing.

3.

What is the fundamental problem in Eric and Jo's relationship? (from The Boys of My Youth)

Jo will be in a dark mood for days at a time.

Jo is enraged by Eric's perfectionist tendencies.

Eric is incredibly violent towards Jo.

Eric does not respect Jo as an equal.

4.

Why are Jo and Elizabeth become suddenly excited when they are hanging out in Jo's living room, in present-day? (from The Boys of My Youth)

Elizabeth opens a handwritten letter from her ex-husband, asking if they can reconcile.

They see the Garcia brothers sneaking up on their house with rolls of toilet paper.

Jo is going to become a published author.

Jo receives a voicemail from a new romantic interest.

5.

Who does Jo's ex-husband, Eric, begin to sleep with when Jo and Eric are still married? (from The Boys of My Youth)

Kim, the wife of Eric's best friend.

Elizabeth.

Eric has one-night stands with dozens of women.

Wendell, Jo's cousin.

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