Very Recent History Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What habit is John not good at, but participates in anyway because his friends are doing it? (from Part 1, Section 2)

Drinking.

Jogging.

Smoking.

Drugs.

2.

Why does John's boss quit in Part 1, Section 3? (from Part 1, Section 3)

He feels he can no longer protect his staff from his own tendency towards greed.

He has a new job where he can make a whole lot more money.

He has committed embezzlement and is about to go to jail.

He feels he can no longer protect his staff from the manipulations of the business's owner.

3.

What kind of party is it that John and Jason talk about in Part 2, Section 3, and how is it significant? (from Part 2, Section 3)

Thanksgiving, which is all about celebrating an important historical event: the characters are all celebrating having left behind their troubled histories.

Halloween, which is all about masks and costumes: many of the characters are wearing "masks" of attitude and behavior to hide their real feelings.

Thanksgiving, which is all about gratitude: many of the characters are feeling particularly grateful that they have jobs.

Halloween, which is all about candy and children: many of the characters are struggling to decide whether to become parents.

4.

What happens to the Mayor's attempt to win re-election? (from Part 2, Section 3)

It's a tie.

He loses.

He withdraws.

He wins.

5.

Who does John begin a relationship with in Part 1, Section 3? (from Part 1, Section 3)

Diego.

Ralph.

Edward.

His boss.

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