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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. Which of the following name is found in the public records in Chapter 10?
(a) Gitl Mandlestein.
(b) Genevieve Mandlestein.
(c) Dawna Stein.
(d) Dawna Mandlestein.

2. At what point in her story does Gemma shudder in Chapter 3?
(a) When she speaks of the bad smell.
(b) When she speaks of the insect invasion.
(c) When she speaks of the curse.
(d) When she speaks of the terrible storm.

3. What has Sylvia always thought was the origin of Gemma's use of the name Dawn?
(a) Gemma always believed dawn to be the most beautiful time of day.
(b) She believed it was a reference to the story Briar Rose.
(c) It sounded similar to Gemma's first word, so it became her nickname.
(d) She believed it was her great-grandmother's middle name.

4. What kind of building does Gemma mention during her story in Chapter 2?
(a) A castle.
(b) A lighthouse.
(c) A cottage.
(d) An old mill.

5. What information does Arnie provide Becca in Chapter 8?
(a) Information about the history of Oswego.
(b) Information about the Oswego museum.
(c) Information about the trust fund in place for WWII refugees.
(d) Information about the National Archives and the War Relocation Authority.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gemma describe the King's party in Chapter 3?

2. What does Becca think about Gemma's version of the Briar Rose story?

3. What does Becca do in the middle of the night in Chapter 6?

4. How many granddaughters does Gemma have?

5. Where is Oswego?

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