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1. Where is the Garden of Eden located, and what does the narrator enjoy about it?

The Garden of Eden is located on Montague Street in Brooklyn. Although the narrator rarely shops here, she enjoys the delicious pastries and fresh produce.

2. What memories does reflecting on the "Garden of Eden" bring up?

The memories of shopping along Montague Street is reminder of Brooklyn and being in her thirties. The narrator reflects on the fact that everyone she knew at the time was living a similar life to her – “each ashamed for the same things: innocence and privacy” (5).

3. In "The Garden of Eden," what does the narrator remember doing after she finished her shopping?

As the narrator would walk home from Montague Street shopping, she would do mental math on how much she had spent. It would then suddenly hit her – “the known sun setting on the dawning century” (5)

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