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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character asks middle sister to go along on a sunset-viewing expedition?
(a) Maybe-boyfriend.
(b) Ma.
(c) Third brother-in-law.
(d) Eldest sister.

2. In the novel's opening, how old is middle sister, the protagonist of the text?
(a) 12.
(b) 14.
(c) 18.
(d) 16.

3. Which literary character does middle sister allude to when describing "armchair supporters" (112) of renouncers?
(a) Holden Caulfield.
(b) Anna Karenina.
(c) Candide.
(d) Walter Mitty.

4. What entity or object is said to take a picture of middle sister near the top reservoir one day during a run?
(a) A woman.
(b) A tree.
(c) A man.
(d) A camera.

5. What phrase does third brother-in-law use in response to middle sister's question about the sound she hears during their run?
(a) De facto.
(b) Not our business.
(c) In name only.
(d) For the record.

Short Answer Questions

1. Middle sister states in Chapter 2 that she feels what emotion toward third brother-in-law?

2. How many sunsets must French teacher's students write about for homework after their discussion?

3. What type of incident had recently reduced the number of buildings in the "ten-minute area" (81) to two?

4. What make is the car from which maybe-boyfriend gleans a car part bearing the image of a flag?

5. What malady does middle sister admit to having in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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