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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following do Sissie's parents argue about in Part 3?
(a) What color shirt her father is wearing.
(b) Who is the better parent.
(c) Whether or not they should go on vacation.
(d) A television show.

2. Which of the following describes Jerry's tone of voice as he waits with Sissie for his father?
(a) Whispering.
(b) Demanding.
(c) Shrill.
(d) Whiny.

3. According to Sissie, what color does her father's face turn as he drinks?
(a) Tan.
(b) Red.
(c) Purple.
(d) White.

4. Which of the following make Sissie overly aware of herself?
(a) She has a mole on her face.
(b) She has braces.
(c) She is very skinny.
(d) She has short hair.

5. Where was the family in the first summer before they came to the tavern?
(a) A family dinner.
(b) A parade.
(c) A festival for Independence Day.
(d) At a birthday party.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sissie describe her father's build?

2. Which of the following makes the setting in the second summer seem rural?

3. Who becomes angry with a woman when she offers something to Sissie during the first summer?

4. Which of the following literary devices is present in the book?

5. Which of the following qualities does Sissie use to describe Jimmy?

(see the answer key)

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