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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Jane need to go to the hospital? (from Chapters 5-8)

To renew her birth control subscription.

To get a screening for a tumor.

To see a chiropractor.

To receive an MRI.

2.

Why is Merit's house being photographed in the novel's epilogue? (from Chapters 17-19, "Five Years Later")

Jane has passed away and made Merit famous in the process.

Cory and Merit are the subject of a police investigation.

Nash has developed an interest in photography as he grows up.

Merit is being featured in an architectural magazine.

3.

What unusual detail does Cory notice about his and Merit's dinner at Edward's restaurant? (from Chapters 1-4 )

He notes that Edward made Jane pay for the food.

He notes that all of the options on the menu were vegan.

He notes that Jane and Merit spent the entire evening ignoring him and Edward.

He notes that Edward's head chef never came to the table to speak to them.

4.

Who takes Merit to the hospital after she suffers her miscarriage? (from Chapters 5-8)

Jane.

Cory.

Sierra.

Lars.

5.

What action on Cory's part causes Merit to get cold feet about leaving their marriage? (from Chapters 17-19, "Five Years Later")

He comforts Viv while she mourns the loss of Merit's father.

He informs her that he has bought her a house.

He forgives Merit when she tells him about her affair with Jane.

He cares for Nash when Nash becomes sick.

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