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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where would Clarissa like her ashes to be scattered?
(a) Over the lake in Central Park.
(b) Wherever Richard's are scattered.
(c) On the big dune at Wellfleet.
(d) In her own garden.

2. Who has a voice like a parakeet, according to Virginia?
(a) Nelly.
(b) Barbara.
(c) Marjorie.
(d) Ralph.

3. What does the word 'emanate' mean?
(a) To persuade people to join a religion.
(b) To become important.
(c) To raise higher.
(d) To flow from a source.

4. What is Louis' sad observation?
(a) That there is too much violence in the world.
(b) That life is a sour experience.
(c) That aging is sad and tragic.
(d) That there is so little love in the world.

5. What is little Richie's response to his mother's return?
(a) He's annoyed because he's been having a fine time playing and wanted this to continue.
(b) He tells her to come back later when he has finished his game.
(c) He is frightened.
(d) He is overwhelmed with love and relief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What world does Laura feel she now inhabits?

2. What annoys Leonard?

3. What does Leonard worship above all else?

4. What do both Clarissa and Louis notice about each other?

5. What gives Mrs. Latch's garage the look of a miniature house?

(see the answer key)

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