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American Wife Quiz

Curtis Sittenfeld

This Study Guide consists of approximately 81 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of American Wife.

American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld

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Prologue and Part I: 1272 Amity Lane; pages 5-48

Part 1: 1272 Amity Lane; pages 48–90

Part II: 3859 Sproule Street; pages 93-151

Part II: 3859 Sproule Street; pages 151-202

Part II: 3859 Sproule Street; pages 202-258

Part III: 402 Maronee Drive; pages 261-316

Part III: 402 Maronee Drive; pages 317-377

Part III: 402 Maronee Drive; pages 377-430

Part IV: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.; pages 431-482

Part IV: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.; pages 482-553

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Curtis Sittenfeld

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is one of the things that bothers Alice most about Halcyon? (from Part II: 3859 Sproule Street; pages 202-258 )

The fact she is make to feel like an outsider.

The fact that there is only one bathroom and the Blackwells are proud of it.

The way the wait staff is treated.

The fact she is forced to stay with the children.

2.

Why does Alice drive to Fred's party alone? (from Part 1: 1272 Amity Lane; pages 48–90)

Andrew cannot pick her up.

Her previous ride, Dena, refuses to go to the party.

Pete does not have his car.

Her previous ride, Dena, is mad at her.

3.

Why is Charlie so angry when Alice returns home from going to the theater with Miss Ruby? (from Part III: 402 Maronee Drive; pages 261-316)

Charlie is mad because Alice has taken Miss Ruby with her to the play.

Charlie is mad because dinner is not ready when he gets home.

Charlie is mad because Alice did not wait for him to go to the play.

Charlie is angry because people have gotten sick eating Blackwell meat and the company is in trouble.

4.

Why does Alice not immediately buy a house when she turns 30? (from Part II: 3859 Sproule Street; pages 93-151 )

Her father dies right before her birthday.

She cannot get a loan.

She cannot find a house she liked.

She does not have enough money.

5.

Why does Alice think that Andrew asks about the heart pendant that she wears? (from Part 1: 1272 Amity Lane; pages 48–90)

Because his brother wants to know.

So he can touch her.

So he can strike up a conversation with her.

So he can know what kind of jewelry she likes.

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