Meggie's Concerns and Reflections

What did Meggie force herself to believe?

• That life would be harder for the children

• That things would be better for the children

• That she would have more time for herself

• That her worries were unfounded

What kind of games did Meggie play when she had a moment to herself?

• Board games

• Card games

• 'What if' games

• Puzzle games

What did Meggie's husband sometimes like to indulge in?

• Big 'what if' scenarios

• Small 'what if' scenarios

• Planning vacations

• Reading books

What was one of the big 'what if' scenarios mentioned?

• What if they won the lottery?

• What if a virus wiped out every single Cross?

• What if they moved to another country?

• What if they became famous?

What did Meggie think was the point of it all?

• To be happy

• To be successful

• To be better for the children

• To be wealthy

What did Meggie turn back to watch?

• The television

• The children

• The sunset

• The news

What did Meggie's husband sometimes like to think about?

• The future

• The past

• Big 'what if' scenarios

• Small 'what if' scenarios

What did Meggie not believe in?

• Wasting time on small dreams

• Wasting time on big, global fantasies

• Wasting time on everyday chores

• Wasting time on reading

What was Meggie's reaction to Sarah's insistence?

• She agreed

• She sighed

• She laughed

• She cried

How many weeks' wages will Meggie receive in lieu of proper notice?

• Two weeks

• Four weeks

• Six weeks

• Eight weeks