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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do people call Halley that she doesn't mind, but they might think she minds it?
(a) The smart girl.
(b) Scarlett's friend, Halley.
(c) The worst friend.
(d) Scarlett's wannabe.

2. Why did Scarlett go to Halley's house one time in the middle of the night?
(a) Her mother had a boyfriend over and she was embarrassed.
(b) Her mother had passed out drunk on the sidewalk.
(c) Her mother had beaten her up.
(d) Her mother had locked her out of the house.

3. Why is Halley punished by her mother?
(a) Refusing to tell her about Macon.
(b) Not telling her about Scarlett's baby.
(c) Skipping school.
(d) Lying to her.

4. Why does Halley forgive Scarlett for the amount of time she spends with Michael and not with her?
(a) Because Halley has other things to occupy her as well.
(b) Because her mother doesn't want her to spend time with Scarlett.
(c) Because Scarlett seems so happy.
(d) Because Michael is so nice to Scarlett.

5. What word does Halley think she hears during the argument between Scarlett and her mother?
(a) Hypocrite.
(b) Slut.
(c) Protection.
(d) Condom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Elizabeth Gunderson approach Halley?

2. What does Halley find when she goes over to Scarlett's house that is a reversal of the normal situation at Scarlett's house?

3. How does Halley view the picture of the two of them that her mother places on the mantle?

4. What seems to be the problem with mowing Halley's family's lawn?

5. What impresses Halley about Scarlett when they first meet?

(see the answer key)

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