'Lucy' "Cold Heart" pages 109-121

What is one of the main reasons Peggy and the narrator are considering finding their own apartment?

• They want to have more independence from their parents.

•  They are tired of commuting each day.

• They want to start a business together.

•  They have a new job opportunity in the city.

How does the narrator feel about living with Mariah and Lewis?

• Completely satisfied with the arrangement.

• Grateful but desiring more independence.

• Frustrated and eager to leave immediately.

• Indifferent and uninterested in change.

How does the narrator describe their relationship with Maude Quick?

• As a close friendship.

• As a mentorship.

• With dislike and disdain.

• As an important influence.

What does the narrator’s interaction with the man at the camera store indicate?

• A desire for a new camera.

• A longing for a father figure.

• An impulsive romantic decision.

• An interest in photography.

What does the narrator realize about Lewis and Mariah's relationship?

• They are happily married.

• Lewis is planning to leave Mariah.

• Mariah is planning to leave Lewis.

• Their relationship has improved recently.

Why does the narrator decide to buy a camera?

• To capture family memories.

• Inspired by a book of photographs.

• To start a photography business.

• As a gift for Mariah.

What emotion does the narrator feel when receiving a letter marked "URGENT" from their mother?

• Excitement to read the contents.

• Indifference and delay in opening it.

• Fear of bad news.

• Eagerness to respond immediately.

How does the narrator perceive their role in Mariah and Lewis's lives?

• As an essential family member.

• As a temporary houseguest.

• As a child under their care.

• As an employee with no personal ties.

What does Mariah reveal about her past to the narrator?

• She had a difficult relationship with her parents

• She once had an affair with an older man.

• She traveled extensively during her youth.

• She wanted to be a professional photographer.

What significant change does the narrator notice in their personal life by the end of the excerpt?

• A newfound independence.

• A stronger bond with Mariah.

• A realization about their own identity.

• A desire to return home.