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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nector's comparison of wounded animals to "killed saints" is ironic because:
(a) Marie's goal had been to become the first Indian saint.
(b) Marie wanted Nector to give her the birds.
(c) Nector does not understand Catholicism.
(d) Nector does not seem to respect the geese.

2. The fading tattoo on Beverly's arm is:
(a) A cat.
(b) Lulu's name in a crest.
(c) A bird that appears to fly as he flexes his muscles.
(d) His brother's name, rank,and serial number.

3. Leopolda claims Marie has received the stigmata because:
(a) Leopolda believes Marie has humility of spirit.
(b) Leopolda has forgiven Marie.
(c) Leopolda has to cover up the fact that she stabbed Marie.
(d) Leopolda wants to gain attention by claiming the stigmata.

4. Albertine is hardly acknowledged when she arrives at home because:
(a) She is being punished for June's death.
(b) She has interrupted a serious conversation.
(c) She is treated coolly by her relatives since moving away.
(d) She ruined her mother's hopes for the convent.

5. Nector's inability to make decisions often leads to:
(a) Unfortunate accidents.
(b) Incidents that make decisions for him.
(c) More good luck.
(d) Arguments with those that he loves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Like Marie in the previous chapter, Nector compares himself to:

2. What interrupts Eli and Marie's exchange in the kitchen?

3. Why does Albertine think King and Lipsha don't get along?

4. Leopolda strikes Marie with the oak pole because:

5. To what does Nector compares Marie?

(see the answer key)

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