ATMOSPHERE
Joan's initial male love interest and fellow astronaut, a classic jock type who also plays hockey
Hank
The novel opens with the investigation into this shocking event, which ultimately exposes the hidden histories of the Briar Club women.
What is the murder of Grace March?
Where did Morgan work before moving back home?
Greenwald Builders in Maryland
The oldest March sister, known for her sense of responsibility and moral seriousness, is this.
Meg March
What contest does Felix enter into?
Oyster shucking
What was not closed that caused the malfunction in the rocket?
Shuttle latches
Where does most of the novel take place
A boardinghouse in Washington, D.C.
Morgan meets Luke while he is posing as what?
A financial consultant
This wealthy and kindly neighbor encourages the girls’ education and provides friendship and guidance.
Laurie (Theodore Laurence)
Bell hooks argues people mistake love for this shallow emotional attachment.
Desire/affection mistaken for love
What decade was the book set in?
1980's
What is Grace's sister name that died during the Leningrad siege.
Kitty
What skill helps Morgan begin to heal and establish independence after the trauma?
Cooking and baking
The four March sisters are introduced during this difficult historical event
The American Civil War
What are both Eva and Gideon survivors of?
Childhood Sexual Abuse
What was Barbara's husbands name?
Daniel
In what historical era is the novel primarily set?
The McCarthy era / Red Scare
After the attack, Morgan relocates to this place to rebuild her life
Montana
The girls’ neighbor Laurie is initially shy, but he eventually becomes close friends after this gesture.
Inviting him to join their Christmas celebration
This is the name of the Lake that these sisters spread their fathers ashes in.
Fox Hill Lake
What made Joan apply to NASA after being inspired by this iconic event, though she was initially discouraged?
First Moon Landing or Apollo 11
How old is Pete Nilsson who is living in the Briarwood House.
thirteen
What were the names of the two FBI agents?
Morrison and Beck
Meg’s story in revolves around her desire to have this?
A glamorous lifestyle / fine clothing?
Besides Plum, this kind of person later tries to blackmail Lottie, forcing her into another deadly decision.
Detective Kelsie / Kenneth Burke