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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Vicky's attitude toward Meg's children similar to Lorelei's?
(a) They both think that Meg has too many children.
(b) They both think that Meg's children are undisciplined.
(c) They both think that Meg's children are just a way to hold on to Bill.
(d) They both think that Meg does not spend enough time with the children.

2. In her email to Jim in Chapter 12, what comparison between her own situation and Colin's does Lorelei make?
(a) Colin was miserable for most of their marriage, and she was, too.
(b) If Colin has a right to live with Kayleigh, Lorelei has a right to live with Jim.
(c) Colin seems to have gotten over Rhys's death, and it is time for Lorelei to do the same.
(d) If Colin can change late in life, maybe she can too.

3. Which best describes Lorelei's attitude about Jim's drinking?
(a) She makes it clear that she disapproves of the behavior, not Jim as a person.
(b) She refuses to hear anything about his problem and ignores its existence.
(c) She wishes she had the strength to distance herself from him while he is drinking.
(d) She is understanding to the point of almost encouraging him to drink.

4. What is Meg's husband's name?
(a) David.
(b) Greg.
(c) Ian.
(d) Bill.

5. What threat does Meg make when she sees Lorelei in April of 2004?
(a) To get a dumpster and completely clear out the house.
(b) To burn Bird House to the ground.
(c) To report her mother to the council.
(d) To have Lorelei institutionalized.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kayleigh joke about at Easter that makes everyone uncomfortable?

2. In her email to Jim, whom does Lorelei say might invite her for Christmas?

3. What is Meg's reaction to Lorelei's eulogy for Vicky?

4. Who calls Meg while she is in the hotel room with Molly?

5. When Colin is in Thailand, what does he tell Rory that Lorelei has begun hoarding?

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