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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sheila say she received the scar on her leg?
(a) She was hit by a car.
(b) She was pushed out of the car by her mother.
(c) Her father cut her leg to punish her.
(d) She broke her leg playing.

2. How does Torey make attempts to contact Sheila's father before she and Anton go to visit the migrant camp?
(a) Home visits.
(b) Notes.
(c) Parent teacher conferences.
(d) Phone calls.

3. At the hearing, what warms Torey's heart in regard to Sheila's father?
(a) He pleads with the judge on his behalf.
(b) He is sober and wears an ill-fitting suit.
(c) He asks the boy's parents to forgive his child.
(d) He takes many steps to help Sheila.

4. What does Sheila insist about her writing?
(a) That Torey not read it until later.
(b) That it be destroyed right after it is finished.
(c) That no one but Torey look at the writing.
(d) That it be put on display.

5. What does Torey try to use with Shelia during her math time?
(a) Worksheets.
(b) Coins.
(c) Blocks.
(d) Cards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following seems to be an accurate description of Sheila in chapter six?

2. Which of the following is the best definition for a prologue?

3. What does Sheila do when she is having a bad day?

4. What topic isn't brought up by Sheila, Torey or any of the kids?

5. What does Shelia do while she is in the quiet chair?

(see the answer key)

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