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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of officer is in the car that stops before hitting Gertie?
(a) Police
(b) Fire
(c) Corrections
(d) Military

2. How often has Gertie been to the doctor?
(a) Twice
(b) Never
(c) Many times
(d) Once

3. Where does Gertie's mother say Henley is?
(a) Hell
(b) Heaven
(c) In a better place
(d) Away on a trip

4. How was Gertie's brother killed?
(a) War
(b) Murder
(c) Suicide
(d) Disease

5. Why does Gertie read to her children from the Bible during chapter three?
(a) To provide them with religious instruction
(b) To teach them how to read
(c) Because it is the only book they own
(d) To help them get over their grief for Henley

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Gertie compare Henley to when describing him to Cassie?

2. How did Gertie learn to read?

3. Who is Callie Lou?

4. Which word does Gertie use to describe the type of carving Gertie does not do?

5. What is the main character's life-long dream?

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