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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does one of Merry's doctors suggest it is easier for her to do than to face the high pressure of perfection?
(a) Stutter.
(b) Cry.
(c) Lisp.
(d) Hide.

2. What is the first war Merry become militant about?
(a) WWI.
(b) The Vietnam War.
(c) WWII.
(d) The Korean War.

3. What is the name of the architect building Dawn and Swede's new home?
(a) Shelly Salzman.
(b) Bill Orcutt.
(c) Mendy Gurlik.
(d) Ira Posner.

4. What does the narrator say that the Jews that were familiar with hardship did not want to waste?
(a) Opportunities.
(b) Food.
(c) Money.
(d) Friendships.

5. What does Dawn blame along with Swede for her poor condition after Merry's disappearance?
(a) The Miss New Jersey Pageant.
(b) Her parents.
(c) Merry.
(d) Her brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Swede's daughter have to see a therapist for as a child?

2. Which of the following things does the narrator not say Swede's athletic talent obligated him to be?

3. What year did Nathan graduate from high school?

4. How far had Merry had been working from Swede's glove factory when Rita contacts him in Chapter 5?

5. What is Mendy's last name in the book?

(see the answer key)

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