The Boys of My Youth Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

Jo is enraged by Eric's perfectionist tendencies.

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

Eric does not respect Jo as an equal.

Eric is incredibly violent towards Jo.

2.

Why is Jo not at work on the fateful afternoon of November 1, 1991? (from The Fourth State of Matter - Bulldozing the Baby)

She cannot bring herself to spend time away from her dog for any reason.

She is afraid of the eerie young student named Gang Lu.

Her boss told her there wasn't much work to do, so she might as well head home very early.

She is visiting with her friend Caroline.

3.

Why does Jo go on the incredibly boring week-long visits to her grandmother's and Ralph's house? (from Preface - Cousins)

Both of her parents would frequently travel.

Her mother needed periodic breaks after Jo's father passed away.

She actually asks if she can go.

She is being punished for her poor behavior in school.

4.

What unlikely authority figure meanly makes fun of Jo and Elizabeth at school? (from The Boys of My Youth)

Their French teacher.

Jo's mom, who had to come to school to drop off the lunch that Jo forgot.

The janitor.

The principal.

5.

What non-humans have moved into Jo's house, following her divorce? (from The Fourth State of Matter - Bulldozing the Baby)

A pair of mallard ducks.

A family of squirrels.

A family of ghosts.

A pack of feral cats.

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