2. When Micah first sees Brink, what does he think of him?
(a) That he is rough and rude.
(b) That he is polished and privileged.
(c) That he is impoverished and imperfect.
(d) That he is smart and studious.

3. In what city does Micah live?
(a) Boston.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Baltimore.

4. Why does Micah cut his conversation with Brink short in Chapter 2?
(a) He receives a call from his sister.
(b) He receives a call from a customer.
(c) He receives a call from Lorna.
(d) He receives a call from Cass.

5. Where does Brink go to school?
(a) Montgomery College.
(b) Montrose College.
(c) Montaine College.
(d) Montague College.

6. When Micah returns from his morning run in Chapter 3, what does he discover in his kitchen?
(a) Brink's laptop.
(b) Brink’s cell phone.
(c) Brink's wallet.
(d) Brink's schoolbag.

7. When a customer attempts to make conversation with Micah in Chapter 2, how does Micah respond?
(a) In monosyllables.
(b) He remains silent.
(c) With enthusiasm.
(d) With anger.

8. In what neighborhood does Micah live?
(a) Canton.
(b) Roland Park.
(c) Govans.
(d) Hampden.

9. Micah is plagued by what nagging sense, after his initial conversation with Brink?
(a) Of something done well.
(b) Of something done poorly.
(c) Of something left undone.
(d) Of something done unpleasantly.

10. With whom does Brink feel a kinship, as explained on page 31?
(a) Larry.
(b) Micah.
(c) The dean.
(d) Cass.

11. How old is Micah?
(a) 49.
(b) 46.
(c) 43.
(d) 40.

12. What was Micah’s major in college?
(a) Political science.
(b) Economics.
(c) Business.
(d) Computer science.

13. The final words in Chapter 1 can apply to what two individuals?
(a) Cass and the narrator.
(b) The narrator and the reader.
(c) Micah and the narrator.
(d) Micah and Cass.

14. When Brink and Micah argue in Chapter 3, Brink accuses Micah of not trying to do what?
(a) Understand his point of view.
(b) Help him apologize.
(c) Advise him on what to do.
(d) Support him financially.

15. What does Cass refuse to do at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) To find a new place to live.
(b) To have dinner with Micah.
(c) To let Micah spend the night.
(d) To apologize to her landlord.