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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is it telling that Brit knows what Jana likes to drink? (from Part I (pages 36-78))

The quartet bonds best when they are drunk and let their inhibitions fall away.

Brit is more observant than any of the other four quartet members.

Brit and Jana have very little in common, but they share a drink preference.

The quartet members spend so much time in physical and emotional proximity that they know the smallest details about each other.

2.

Why is Henry so angry when Kimiko offers to get him a Vicodin? (from Part IV (pages 247-283))

He blames Kimiko for the conflicting desires he cannot reconcile.

He feels guilty for suffering for his art and not allowing her to pursue hers.

He feels Kimiko is encouraging him to end his career.

He has not yet allowed himself to prioritize his pain over his art.

3.

What is the relationship between Henry and Jana most like? (from Part I (pages 1-35))

Friends.

Colleagues.

Siblings.

Lovers.

4.

Why is it meaningful that Daniel notices his father’s clothes in his mother’s sick room? (from Part IV and Coda (pages 284-335))

The clothes prove his parents have a relationship now that they did not have when he was young.

The clothes prove that his father’s sloppy habits have not changed.

The clothes prove that his mother’s health has become so poor she can no longer take care of herself.

The clothes prove his father is properly caring for his mother.

5.

What does Henry’s sale of his records symbolize? (from Part IV and Coda (pages 284-335))

Growing up.

Choosing family over music.

Moving on from the quartet.

Ending an era.

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