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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children do Charity and her husband have?
(a) 3
(b) 1
(c) 4
(d) 2

2. How is Charity characterized?
(a) Sullen and lovely
(b) Exotic and beautiful
(c) The girl next door
(d) Quiet and homely

3. Where are Larry and Sally driving to?
(a) New Mexico
(b) Montana
(c) Wisconsin
(d) Massachusetts

4. What year is it when the novel opens?
(a) 1938
(b) 1972
(c) 1962
(d) 1945

5. Who is Larry's office mate?
(a) William MacKenzie
(b) William Boatwright
(c) Ellery Queen
(d) William Ellery

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the state of Larry and Sally's marriage?

2. How is Sid characterized?

3. How old is Larry?

4. Where did Sally and Larry meet?

5. What body of water do Larry and Sally view from their new apartment?

(see the answer key)

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