Circle of Friends | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

1. How old is Benny at the beginning of the novel?

ten

2. What is Benny's father's business?

Hogan's Outfitters

3. What is Benny hoping for from her parents?

a velvet dress and pretty shoes

4. Why does Benny invite Eve Malone to her party?

her mother makes her

5. What is it about Eve that makes Benny jealous?

her gracefulness

6. What does Eve point out to Benny on a nature walk?

a cottage where she plans to live as an adult

7. Instead of the blue velvet dress, what does Benny receive?

a practical jumper with shoes and shoulder bag

8. What does Benny see in the mirror after trying on the new clothes?

a large child with a red face wearing a jumper

9. Why is Benny unusual in her community?

she is an only child

10. What opinion do Eve and...
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