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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what body part does Sissie see similarity between her father and Jerry?
(a) Brain.
(b) Eyes.
(c) Nose.
(d) Arms.

2. Where do Sissie's brothers want to go?
(a) In a boat.
(b) To a friend's house.
(c) Inside the tavern.
(d) To the convenience store.

3. Which of the following is obvious to the reader by the second summer about Sissie's father?
(a) He does not love his children.
(b) He is an alcoholic.
(c) He abuses drugs.
(d) He does not know how to row a boat.

4. What type of innocence would be considered a theme in the book?
(a) Innocence of a child.
(b) Innocence of love.
(c) Innocence of animals.
(d) Innocence of the elderly.

5. Where is Sissie sitting when she plays a game in her first summer at the tavern?
(a) On a deck.
(b) At a table.
(c) On a bench.
(d) On the grass.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following describes Jerry's tone of voice as he waits with Sissie for his father?

2. In the second summer, what type of insect is described as hovering around tables?

3. Whom does Sissie try to stay away from when she mentions the stuck bird?

4. How does Sissie believe her father looks as he spits?

5. After witnessing a character vomiting, where does Sissie wish that she was?

(see the answer key)

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