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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Now that Joan is living in Terremoto, what is happening with the sale of her book?
(a) Staying the same.
(b) Slight increase.
(c) Sales are rapidly increasing.
(d) No one is interested.

2. What good news does Joan tell Arthur after meeting with Mr. Sturgess?
(a) She has a job lead for him.
(b) She is expecting a baby.
(c) She is publishing a book.
(d) She has won a vacation.

3. Why does Joan begin to fear Paul?
(a) He becomes jealous and begins to follow her.
(b) He has a gun.
(c) He listens to her phone conversations.
(d) He tells her he's leaving her.

4. Why does Joan think her book will sell?
(a) Good reviews.
(b) Arthur's praise.
(c) Marlene's support.
(d) Joan's confidence.

5. Who is Mavis Quilp?
(a) Paul's mother.
(b) Joan's elderly aunt.
(c) A neighbor.
(d) Paul's pseudonym.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joan tell Arthur her new book is about?

2. When Joan goes to town in Terremoto, who is unfriendly and doesn't help her with using the correct words?

3. What insects does Joan feed sugar water?

4. What does Marlene claim she did to help Joan out of the water?

5. How much does Joan get paid for her first manuscript?

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