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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: The Shoemaker and His Elves, Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job did James work to help pay for Kathleen's boarding school fees?
(a) He worked in a coal mine.
(b) He worked as a bookie.
(c) He worked as a bus driver.
(d) He worked as a dishwasher.

2. How old is Kathleen during her first singing recital?
(a) 16 years old.
(b) 12 years old.
(c) 14 years old.
(d) 10 years old.

3. What classic fairy tale does the narrator reference when describing Mumma's death?
(a) Hansel and Gretel.
(b) The Princess and the Pea.
(c) Sleeping Beauty.
(d) The Prince and the Pauper.

4. What disease is Kathleen's baby born with, causing the house to be put in quarantine?
(a) Scarlet Fever.
(b) Influenza.
(c) Polio.
(d) Malaria.

5. What does James do when he visits Kathleen's graveside?
(a) He sings songs softly.
(b) He cries.
(c) He prays and reads the Bible.
(d) He pulls weeds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Kathleen's labor difficult?

2. How does the crowd react to Kathleen during her first recital performance?

3. Which of Kathleen's family members unexpectedly shows up for her first recital performance?

4. Who does James borrow money from to jump start his new business?

5. How does Kathleen feel about New York when she finally moves there?

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