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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 through 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Becca seek out one of the clerks at the town hall in Chapter 9?
(a) He came to America as a refugee, much like Gemma did.
(b) He is a friend of the family.
(c) He speaks Polish.
(d) He has worked at the town hall since WWII.

2. Who is Mike?
(a) Becca's boyfriend.
(b) Becca's father.
(c) Shana's husband.
(d) Sylvia's husband.

3. Who is Dr. Berlin?
(a) Becca's father.
(b) Gemma's doctor.
(c) A family friend.
(d) A neighbor.

4. What will happen when the curse comes in Gemma's story?
(a) The trees will swallow the people who have sinned.
(b) The animals will turn on the humans.
(c) There will be a great mist and everyone will die.
(d) There will be strong winds which will blow everyone away.

5. What is the name of the newspaper where Becca works?
(a) The Independent.
(b) The NY Herald.
(c) The Advocate.
(d) The Voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the family believe the picture of the man found in the box is?

2. What does Becca eat with Stan in Chapter 9?

3. What is the name of the Oswego newspaper where one of the articles in the box is from?

4. During Gemma's wake, what is done to the mirrors in the house?

5. What is the name on the paper documenting the arrival of a refugee into America?

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