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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Jana kiss Brit? (from Part III (pages 185-214))

To absorb some of Brit’s hope and happiness.

To explore her shifting sexuality.

To try to understand how others feel love.

To feel intimacy and human connection.

2.

Why does Daniel remember the kiss on his wedding day while he attends his mother’s funeral? (from Part IV and Coda (pages 284-335))

The wedding was the first time he acknowledged he would lose his mother.

He knows he would not have the emotional strength to attend without Brit.

In both ceremonies, the depth of his love feels like a prayer.

The funeral is the first time he sees his father again after the wedding.

3.

Why is it telling that Brit knows what Jana likes to drink? (from Part I (pages 36-78))

The quartet members spend so much time in physical and emotional proximity that they know the smallest details about each other.

The quartet bonds best when they are drunk and let their inhibitions fall away.

Brit is more observant than any of the other four quartet members.

Brit and Jana have very little in common, but they share a drink preference.

4.

What role does Jacqueline play in Daniel’s character arc? (from Part II (pages 141-184))

She convinces Daniel to have faith in others.

Memento mori—she reminds Daniel that human time and choice are limited.

She shows Daniel that family is the most important thing.

She advises Daniel to seize his chance with Brit.

5.

Why does Brit decide to accept the slice of cake from Daniel? (from Part I (pages 36-78))

She finally understands that Daniel shows his love in actions, not words.

She knows he cannot offer her the love she wants, but the cake shows he still cares.

She is too drunk to realize she is settling for a lesser love than the one she wanted.

She pities his tortured inner life and does not want to make his burden worse.

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