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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Daniel remember the kiss on his wedding day while he attends his mother’s funeral? (from Part IV and Coda (pages 284-335))

He knows he would not have the emotional strength to attend without Brit.

In both ceremonies, the depth of his love feels like a prayer.

The wedding was the first time he acknowledged he would lose his mother.

The funeral is the first time he sees his father again after the wedding.

2.

Why does Jana kiss Brit? (from Part III (pages 185-214))

To try to understand how others feel love.

To explore her shifting sexuality.

To feel intimacy and human connection.

To absorb some of Brit’s hope and happiness.

3.

Why is Daniel disoriented by Brit’s refusal to go walking together? (from Part II (pages 141-184))

He realizes how different he is from his previous self.

He realizes that she read the situation very differently than he imagined it.

He must confront his unrequited love for her.

Her refusal was entirely unexpected.

4.

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 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.

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

5.

Why is Jana disappointed—but unsurprised—by her phone call to Catherine? (from Part I (pages 36-78))

Jana always hopes Catherine will be more caring and less self-centered.

Catherine has rotated male companions yet again.

Catherine only cares about performances that are televised.

Jana only called Catherine after it was too late for her to make it to the Esterhazy performance.

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