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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Chick claim he did not check on the driver of the truck involved in his accident?
(a) He could see the driver was already out of the car and calling the police.
(b) He could see the driver was fine.
(c) He did not have the courage.
(d) He did not want to be arrested for drunk driving.

2. Why does the narrator claim they chose to write the novel in another person's voice?
(a) To add to the mystery.
(b) To make it more romantic.
(c) To make it more suspenseful.
(d) To make it more believable.

3. Who told Chick Benetto she was sorry he did not get a chance to say good-bye before his mother died?
(a) His wife.
(b) His fourteen year old daughter.
(c) His ten year old son.
(d) His sister.

4. In section 1, from what object does Chick decide to jump?
(a) A shopping mall.
(b) A diving board.
(c) A private balcony.
(d) A water tower.

5. What does Chick Benetto blame for the destruction of his marriage?
(a) Infidelity on his part.
(b) Infidelity on her part.
(c) Money troubles and his excessive drinking.
(d) Money troubles and her excessive drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the narrator claim to have found the main character of this novel one Saturday morning?

2. What did the narrator stop to do on the way back to the airport in the Introduction?

3. Why did the narrator come to Pepperville Beach?

4. What does Chick stop at a convenience store to buy in Section 1?

5. What causes Chick to crash his car in Section 1?

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