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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 71 - 106).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ruth do on Francis's birthday one year, many years after his death?
(a) Cooks his favorite food.
(b) Sleeps all day.
(c) Tries to kill herself.
(d) Visits his grave.

2. What does Francis take Michael to buy in Part III?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Beer.
(c) Food for Michael and Ruth.
(d) Drugs.

3. How does the world seem to look at Aisha as a teenager?
(a) As an exception.
(b) As a criminal.
(c) As a throw-away.
(d) As a cautionary tale.

4. What are difficult parts of Michael's job?
(a) It is intellectually exhausting.
(b) His job description is constantly changing.
(c) It is dangerous.
(d) It is physically very demanding, and the pay is low.

5. What does Ruth throw against the wall in Part III?
(a) Her jewelry.
(b) Eggs.
(c) A jar of pickles.
(d) Tin foil.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which neighbor of Michael's is kind but also intrusive at times?

2. What is one manifestation of Michael's mother's grief?

3. What does Michael know about Anton?

4. What does Francis say he will do even after he goes away for a while?

5. What does Aisha do to the police car in Part II?

(see the answer key)

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