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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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 blames Kimiko for the conflicting desires he cannot reconcile.

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

2.

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

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

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

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.

3.

Why is the visit to Patelson’s unsatisfying? (from Part IV and Coda (pages 284-335))

Brit and Daniel no longer belong in New York.

It is no longer the place Brit and Daniel remember.

Brit and Daniel are distracted by their growing feelings for each other.

It is a site too bound up in memories of Paul.

4.

What image does Brit use to describe being in a relationship with Daniel? (from Part II (pages 141-184))

Dissonant lines in a piece of music.

Two people chasing each other.

A mirage in a desert.

Two icebergs crashing together.

5.

Why does Brit decide to accept the slice of cake from Daniel? (from Part I (pages 36-78))

She is too drunk to realize she is settling for a lesser love than the one she wanted.

She finally understands that Daniel shows his love in actions, not words.

She pities his tortured inner life and does not want to make his burden worse.

She knows he cannot offer her the love she wants, but the cake shows he still cares.

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