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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: The Cruelty is the Point, Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fiction does Mary say Donald has to perpetuate?
(a) The fiction that he is strong, smart and extraordinary.
(b) The fiction that he is a fond grandson.
(c) The fiction that he is an affectionate father.
(d) The fiction that he is a caring uncle.

2. How was Shore Haven funded?
(a) Local politicians pooled the money.
(b) Through government schemes.
(c) Through loans
(d) Fred received $9 million directly from the FHA.

3. Where was the 'House' that Fred built located?
(a) In Shore Haven.
(b) On Midland Parkway.
(c) On Wareham Road.
(d) In Jamaica Estates.

4. How old was Maryanne when her mother was first hospitalized?
(a) 12.
(b) 10.
(c) 9.
(d) 11.

5. What was Maryanne told by Fred when her mother was in the hospital?
(a) Maryanne was told to go to bed.
(b) Maryanne was told to stay at her grandmother's.
(c) Maryanne was told to visit her mother.
(d) Fred said that the doctors believed Maryanne's mother would not make it through the night.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mary travel to the United States?

2. How did Mary's fortunes change after the marriage?

3. Why did the family move to Virginia Beach and then back to NY in 1944?

4. How do the people loyal to Donald deal with his idiosyncrasies, according to Mary?

5. Where did Fred grow up?

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