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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Middle sister tells the reader that not taking what action is her primary method of "staying safe" (34)?
(a) Mentioning.
(b) Prevaricating.
(c) Analyzing.
(d) Observing.

2. How many miles does middle sister right away agree to run, in the process shocking her running partner?
(a) 6.
(b) 12.
(c) 8.
(d) 16.

3. What is the only event that ever causes maybe-boyfriend to become angry and combative?
(a) When others talk about his absent parents.
(b) When others bully his best friend.
(c) When others talk about politics.
(d) When others spread rumors about neighborhood women.

4. What title do maybe-boyfriend's parents sign at the bottom of the note they send to their boys?
(a) Reprobates.
(b) Dancers.
(c) Dreamers.
(d) Parents.

5. What make is the car from which maybe-boyfriend gleans a car part bearing the image of a flag?
(a) Saab.
(b) Peugeot.
(c) Volvo.
(d) Bentley.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was maybe-boyfriend when his parents left home to pursue full-time their ballroom-dancing careers?

2. Which character has been making lewd remarks to middle sister since the day he met her?

3. How many objections does middle sister consider when maybe-boyfriend suggests that they move in together?

4. From what sort of addiction does third brother-in-law suffer, according to middle sister?

5. What is NOT one of middle sister's objections to the idea of living with maybe-boyfriend when he suggests it?

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