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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the proposition Fergus makes to Gerald? (from "1983 In Turnaround" (page 75-181))

He wants to buy some of Gerald's land and build homes on it.

He wants to borrow money from Gerald to build a home for Aegina and Charlie.

He wishes to expand the area of Gerald's property.

He asks Gerald if he will go in on purchasing a yacht together.

2.

How does Aegina react when her other dies? (from "1966 Perfidia" & "1956 The Waves" (page 255-325) )

She screams and runs out of the hospital room.

She is silent.

She climbs onto her mother's bed and lays with her.

She locks herself in her room and paints.

3.

What does Luc yell to Aegina's window after Lulu's party is over? (from “2005 Together Again” “1995 Golden Oldies” (pages 1-74))

"What happened?"

"I'm sorry!"

"Where are you?"

"I love you."

4.

What plans has Lulu made without telling her husband Bernie? (from "1951 The Way to Ithaka," "1948 – August, A Sailor’s Seasons," "1948 – August A Week Later, Cyclopes," "2005 Old Photos," & "2005 Together Again" (327-419))

She plans to travel the world aboard a ship.

She plans to move with Bernie to Paris.

She plans to buy Gerald's neighboring grove.

She plans to buy the property at The Rocks and to divorce him.

5.

Why does Luc slip and fall into the water from Szabo's yacht? (from "1983 In Turnaround" (page 75-181))

He is trying to avoid being seen by Fergus and whoever he is having sex with when he misplaces his foot and falls.

He is drunk and falls in due to lack of balance.

He goes in for a swim without telling anyone, and when the engine is repaired, the yacht takes off, leaving Luc behind.

He is thinking of Aegina, and all the times they swam together. He decides to go for a quick swim but miscalculates, bumping his head on the side of the yacht on his way in.

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