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1. What author does Obreht open the novel with a quote from?

James Galvin.

2. What does Lurie's father call himself for a while after growing frustrated with people mispronouncing his name?

Hodgeman Drury.

3. After his father dies, where does Lurie stay for a year?

The coachman's stable.

4. What do Lurie and the coachman do for money?

Dig up graves.

5. What does Lurie feel as the strong want of the giant-sized man he comes across in Part I?

Fish pies.

6. What advice does Donovan give Lurie soon after they meet?

Not to ever let anyone touch him.

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