1. Of Adrian, the narrator states in Chapter 1, "We would remember him all our lives, of course. But his death was exemplary rather than" what (105)?
(a) "Deplorable."
(b) "Tragic."
(c) "Despicable."
(d) "An act of desperation."

2. How long after the narrator's marriage to Margaret did they have their first child?
(a) Four years later.
(b) Three years later.
(c) Two years later.
(d) One year later.

3. Where did the narrator go to meet his friend to discuss Adrian's suicide after he arrived home?
(a) The Four Seasons Hotel.
(b) The Marriott Hotel.
(c) The Charing X Hotel.
(d) The Windsor Hotel.

4. The narrator notes in Chapter 1, "Some Englishman once said that marriage is a long dull meal with" what "served first" (106)?
(a) "The cake."
(b) "The salad."
(c) "The soup."
(d) "The pudding."

5. Where did Veronica's mother move after her husband died?
(a) To Newbury.
(b) To London.
(c) To Paris.
(d) To the United States.

Short Answer Questions

1. In asking if characters change over time, the narrator states in Chapter 2, "Our attitudes and opinions change; we develop new habits and eccentricities; but that's something different, more like" what (194-195)?

2. What are Veronica's two middle names?

3. Why did Adrian write to the narrator during his senior year of college?

4. From what material does the narrator describe Veronica's parents home constructed?

5. The narrator states in Chapter 1, "Adrian might attract people, but he never behaved as if he wanted" what?

(see the answer key)

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