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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-87.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what type of location is the event attended by Nico's family members at the start of the novel?
(a) A hospital.
(b) A community center.
(c) A private home.
(d) A church.

2. In 1985, who discusses whether or not to get the new test that has been developed?
(a) Yale, Charlie, and Asher.
(b) Yale and Charlie.
(c) Yale, Fiona, and Nico.
(d) Fiona and Charlie.

3. Fiona describes the upstairs of Richard's house using what term?
(a) The peanut gallery.
(b) Taj Mahal.
(c) Versailles.
(d) Dump.

4. In what American city does the novel take place?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Seattle.
(c) Chicago.
(d) San Francisco.

5. Fiona is worried about her daughter's well-being for what reason?
(a) She has joined a cult.
(b) She has been fired from her job.
(c) She has asthma.
(d) She has Type I diabetes.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason had Nico's parents cut him off in his young adulthood?

2. Fiona believes that her daughter is living with how many other people?

3. Nico had been in a relationship with Terrence for how long prior to his own death?

4. Who is the main planner of Nico's funeral?

5. For what purpose are most of Nico's family members congregating at the start of the novel?

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