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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens as Kathleen and her boyfriend attempt to eat a hamburger?
(a) She finds herself disgusted by the smell of the meat.
(b) He finds himself disgusted by the smell of the meat.
(c) She does not let him have any of it.
(d) He eats the entire thing.

2. What happens when she is also crying out for water?
(a) Nobody is there to quench her thirst.
(b) She must go searching for water.
(c) She will vomit if she has water.
(d) He gives her water.

3. What does the protagonist vow?
(a) Each time he feels the cold he will remember his grandmother's comforting message.
(b) Each time he feels the cold he will remember his grandmother's ashes.
(c) He will not forget his grandmother's words.
(d) He will pray to God in his grandmother's memory.

4. Despite the efforts of his girlfriend and others, what does the main character find himself doing?
(a) Withdrawing from life.
(b) Wanting new friends.
(c) Moving from city to city.
(d) Becoming bored.

5. What does the nurse give the patient?
(a) Water.
(b) A hug.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Two injections.

Short Answer Questions

1. The title of the novel refers to what type of accident?

2. What is THE ACCIDENT?

3. What feels like fire?

4. To whom does he run?

5. What does the nurse promise?

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