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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relationship does Cordelia have to the narrator?
(a) Best friend.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Mother.
(d) Sister.

2. During the Christmas parade, what does Cordelia scold Elaine for after her father leaves?
(a) Acting afraid and getting Cordelia in trouble.
(b) Making too much noise and moving around too much.
(c) Talking too much and telling lies.
(d) Being impolite and not saying anything.

3. What is one of Elaine's favorite childhood games?
(a) Marbles.
(b) Jacks.
(c) Checkers.
(d) Hopscotch.

4. What word does Elaine use to describe her profession?
(a) Artist.
(b) Illustrator.
(c) Painter.
(d) Artiste.

5. The narrator thinks of time as having a what?
(a) Circle.
(b) Slope.
(c) Spiral.
(d) Wave.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the store, what does someone try to steal from Elaine?

2. What does the narrator compare time to?

3. What careers do Elaine's daughters have?

4. What adjective best describes the narrator and Cordelia on the streetcar?

5. What does Jon's note to Elaine under the mat say?

(see the answer key)

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