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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Annie not want to speak to Edith about Graham's affair with Rosemary?
(a) Edith would be too angry.
(b) Edith would not be surprised.
(c) Edith is too kind.
(d) Edith is not easy to talk to.

2. Why is Sarah glad that Annie left for Vermont?
(a) Sarah knows her mother needs some time alone.
(b) Sarah does not want to see her mother.
(c) Sarah wants the house to herself.
(d) Sarah wants to visit childhood friends.

3. Why does Sarah feel odd receiving her mother's phone call in front of Thomas?
(a) She wants to be alone.
(b) She does not know Thomas very well.
(c) It is hard for her to keep her composure.
(d) She does not like to talk on the phone in front of others.

4. What advice does John give to Graham regarding ending his affair with Rosemary?
(a) To end it today.
(b) To do it quickly.
(c) To be a little bit mean.
(d) To be kind.

5. What does Frieda like about Annie?
(a) She is a good mother.
(b) She is both pretty and smart.
(c) She is both dignified and joyful.
(d) She is just like Graham.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Graham asks Annie how her packing up went, how does Karen respond?

2. What is one thing the narrator does NOT say Graham remembers about the day his first wife, Frieda, left him?

3. What does Frieda think about the idea of getting back together with Graham?

4. What important event has Graham forgotten in Chapter 2?

5. How does Annie describe what happens to her body when she thinks about her love for Graham?

(see the answer key)

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