MURDER IN MONTAUK

Check Your Understanding of Chapter 2

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1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this chapter?
   1. Charlie and Beth get a divorce
   2. Charlie doesn't want to have babies
   3. Charlie grows up and becomes a sportswriter
   4. Charlie and Beth have successful jobs and don't see each other much
   
   
2. What does Charlie mean when he says, "Babies change things"?
   
   
3. What is the real reason Charlie gives about not wanting to have a baby?
   1. because he is too busy
   2. because he doesn't know his genetic history
   3. because he and Beth are separating
   4. because having a baby will change their lives
   
   
4. Think about the title of the chapter. Did Charlie get everything he wanted? Why or why not?
   
   
5. What is the primary reason Beth and Charlie ultimately decide not to live together?
   1. she wants a baby and he doesn't
   2. they begin to spend more time working than together
   3. Charlie avoided getting medical tests
   4. Charlie is adopted
   
   
6. Do you think Beth and Charlie are happy to be separating? How can you tell?
   
   
7. What do you think will happen with Beth and Charlie? Will they get back together or divorce? Why or why not?