1 What favor does Gene ask of Don at the start of the novel? That Don provide feedback on his online dating profile That Don deliver a lecture that Gene had originally been scheduled to give That Don clean his bathroom That Don grade some papers submitted by Gene's students 2 What is the name of Don and Claudia's former cleaner? Eva Anna Rosie Gretchen 3 How did Gene and Don first meet? Gene hired Don to work in the Genetics department They met at a research conference Don took a seminar with Gene while he was a graduate student They went to graduate school together 4 What department does Gene now work in? Experimental Medicine Gender Studies Psychology Anthropology 5 What is Claudia's profession? Accountant Clinical psychologist Software developer Professor 6 What is one of Gene's key interests and ambitions? Developing a highly sophisticated AI device Having sex with as many women as possible Proving that his mentor's theories on evolution are totally incorrect Becoming a famous jazz pianist 7 How old is Don at the start of the novel? 31 39 57 42 8 What type of food do Elizabeth and Don eat when they go on their date? Sushi Thai Italian French 9 How do Elizabeth and Don meet? Gene introduces them Claudia introduces them They meet at a conference Elizabeth is a student in one of Don's courses 10 What ice cream flavor does Elizabeth insist on? Vanilla Chocolate Apricot Chunky Monkey 11 What does Don's research focus on? Genetic predisposition to addiction Genetic predisposition to cancer Genetic predisposition to liver disease Behavioral differences between genders 12 Why is Don frustrated on the night he gives a talk on Aspergers? The talk starts late There are no influential scholars in the audience He learns he will not receive a honorarium for his presentation There are no attractive women in the audience 13 What unexpected event occurs during Don's talk on Aspbergers? Another professor asks him very challenging and rude questions about his research The children mock and heckle him The children show pride and excitement about their identity as "Aspies" The parents storm out and force the lecture to end early 14 What happened to Don's older sister? She died in childbirth She died due to medical incompetence She joined an obscure religious group She cut off ties with Don after she got married 15 What surprising idea does Daphne suggest to Don during their friendship? That he does not lead such a highly regulated and routine life That he could explore other types of work outside of academia That he would be a good husband That he would be a good father 16 What does Don do to commemorate Daphne's birthday? He brings her the same flowers her husband always gave her He takes her to the park for a picnic He takes her to the symphony He takes her to visit her husband 17 What implied idea does Don overlook in his interactions with Julie? That she wants him to be her mentor That she wants to hire him to teach children with special needs That she is romantically interested in him That she wants him to act as her sperm donor 18 What is the name of Gene's assistant? Elizabeth Helena Julie Eva 19 How many children do Gene and Claudia have? Three Zero One Two 20 What feedback does Claudia offer to Don about the questionnaire? That it is too rigorous and too invasive That it will help him find a good partner, but not necessarily a good mother That it could lead to professional problems and might undermine his job That it might still lead to him meeting women he will be incompatible with 21 What is the name of the woman who approaches Don at the party? Francesca Vivienne Fabienne Fiona 22 What is the online response to Don's questionnaire? Many women submit answers, and Don is enthusiastic about several candidates Only one woman responds No one submits any responses Many women submit answers but Don does not find any of them to be suitable 23 What misconception happens the first time that Don meets Rosie? He mistakenly thinks she is a student looking to enroll in his seminar She mistakenly thinks he is her father She mistakenly thinks he is Gene He mistakenly assumes that Gene has sent her to him as a good prospective match 24 Why does Rosie choose La Gavroche for her dinner with Don? She has always dreamed of eating there but cannot afford it She used to work there She hopes to get hired there She wants to test his commitment 25 What does Don do for exercise? Swimming laps Running long distances Martial arts Cycling
