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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the outcome of Sissie's parents bickering at the tavern in the first summer?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Sissie's aunt begins crying.
(c) Sissie's mother takes Sissie back home.
(d) Sissie's father takes the boys in the boat.

2. Which character would be best described as vulnerable?
(a) Sissie's mother.
(b) Sissie's aunt.
(c) Sissie's brothers.
(d) Sissie.

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

4. How is Sissie's family related to somebody they know who marched in a parade?
(a) He is a family friend.
(b) He is Sissie's teacher.
(c) He is Sissie's uncle.
(d) He is Sissie's brother.

5. In the second summer, what type of insect is described as hovering around tables?
(a) Wasp.
(b) Ant.
(c) Fly.
(d) Flea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Sissie describe as being similar to her father?

2. What is the occupation of the man who marched in a parade?

3. Looking at her father from far away, whom does Sissie believe he looks like?

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

5. What view does Sissie have of Frank?

(see the answer key)

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