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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: "Late September"- Chapter 9: "January".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8: "October," how does the snow-covered park at the end of the chapter connect to the chapter's themes?
(a) It signifies Cleo's desire to leave the past behind.
(b) It represents Cleo's indifference to her surroundings.
(c) It symbolizes Cleo's avoidance of change.
(d) It reflects themes of renewal and transformation.

2. In Chapter 1: "December," what does Frank find at Santiago's party that surprises him?
(a) A dance performance by a famous artist.
(b) Cleo's roommate with an Icelandic performance artist.
(c) A rare collection of butterflies.
(d) A painting by Cleo.

3. In Chapter 2: "June," what unusual or unconventional choice do Cleo and Frank make for their wedding?
(a) They decide to have a destination wedding in Paris.
(b) They choose to get married at City Hall with a hot dog vendor as their witness.
(c) They opt for a traditional white wedding ceremony.
(d) They have a lavish outdoor wedding in a garden.

4. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what is the setting at the beginning of the chapter?
(a) A hotel in France.
(b) A mountain cabin.
(c) A ski resort.
(d) A beach.

5. In Chapter 1: "December," why does Cleo claim that England is not her home?
(a) She dislikes her father.
(b) She prefers living in the United States.
(c) Her mother passed away when she was studying in the U.S.
(d) She has no close family in England.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8: "October," what themes are enriched by the conversation about Jewish heritage?

2. How does Cleo feel when she spots Cleo, Frank's wife, at the office holiday party?

3. In Chapter 8: "October," what does Cleo's new outfit symbolize?

4. In Chapter 6: "Early September," what kind of workshops does Cleo's stepmother, Miriam, lead?

5. In Chapter 6: "Early September," what does Cleo reveal to Frank during their subway ride to Grand Central Station?

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