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1. How and when did Fiona and Grant first meet?

Fiona and Grant attended the same university in the town where Fiona lived with her parents. At the time of their meeting, Fiona was being courted by a variety of suitors.

2. For what reason was Fiona ostracized by many of her peers at college?

Fiona's mother held "indignant far-left" (275) political views that were deeply unpopular at the time in most areas of the United States. There had been constant political discussions within the family home as "all kinds of people, rich or shabby-looking" came and went, constantly "arguing and conferring, sometimes in foreign accents" (275).

3. What were the circumstances that led to the engagement between Fiona and Grant?

Grant is said to have been unsure whether Fiona had been joking about her marriage proposal. The two had been on the beach at Port Stanley on a "cold bright day" when Fiona had suddenly shouted, "Do you think it would be fun if we got married"? (276).

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