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1. How old is William?

At the start of the book William is 71 years old. He is seven years older than Lucy.

2. Who is the narrator's second husband?

The narrator's second husband is David. She was first married to a man named William.

3. What is the narrator's full name?

The narrator's full name is Lucy Barton. She used to be Lucy Gerhardt when she was married to her first husband.

4. How long was Lucy married to William?

Lucy was married to William for 22 years. They first met when Lucy was in college.

5. What is Lucy's profession?

Lucy is a writer. In particular, she writes novels.

6. What does William's lab assistant call him?

William's lab assistant calls him "Einstein." This is largely due to his bushy mustache and unruly hair.

7. Where does William work?

William works at NYU. He taught there for many years, and now has a lab where he does research as a parasitologist.

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