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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI: The Law of Closure and Chapter VII: "Nom de Guerre".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Noah tells Michael that what fraction of Michael's ancestors came from France?
(a) One-quarter.
(b) Two-fifths.
(c) Three-quarters.
(d) One-half.

2. From what location does the novel's protagonist, Noah, hear his wife Joan speaking in Chapter 1: The Call?
(a) From inside his mind.
(b) From the kitchen.
(c) From the back garden.
(d) From the pool area.

3. On what day of the week does Noah tell Michael they will be attending the Carnival parade?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Thursday.

4. In what year did Noah's maternal grandfather die while living in France?
(a) 1978.
(b) 1961.
(c) 1939.
(d) 1944.

5. Chapter VI: The Law of Closure begins with a scene featuring Noah and Michael eating which meal?
(a) Breakfast.
(b) Brunch.
(c) Lunch.
(d) Dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else accompanies Michael and Noah as they enter Noah's apartment together for the first time?

2. What name does Michael call Noah at the pizza parlor when Noah will not buy him a Coke?

3. Monsieur Benoit tells Noah in Chapter VII: "Nom de Guerre" that the initials MZ likely belong to a woman with what first name?

4. On what type of seat does Noah sit smoking while Michael is reclining atop the play structure in Chapter V: Neither Here nor There?

5. What kinds of objects are thrown during a "Bataille des Fleurs" (155) event, according to Noah?

(see the answer key)

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