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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what do Ruth and Lucille depend on each other?
(a) to fight with their grandfather
(b) for cooking meals
(c) for survival
(d) for help with school

2. What happens to the girls' mother when Ruth is six?
(a) She gets sick.
(b) She commits suicide.
(c) She remarries.
(d) She leaves them.

3. How do Lily and Nona react to change?
(a) It frightens them.
(b) They are indifferent to it.
(c) They like it fine.
(d) It thrills them.

4. How do Lily and Nona feel about moving from their home?
(a) They are anxious.
(b) They are indifferent.
(c) They resent it.
(d) They are excited.

5. What kind of residence do Lily and Nona have?
(a) an apartment
(b) a white frame house
(c) residence hotel
(d) a stone cottage

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the girls hear the aunts talking about them?

2. Where were Ruth and Lucille born?

3. What does their grandfather want most to do when he is young?

4. To where are Lily and Nona going to move?

5. Where is Sylvie?

(see the answer key)

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