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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Melony makes up a story about having what which keeps the men from bothering her in Chapter 7?
(a) A knife in her pocket.
(b) Mental problems.
(c) A sexually transmitted disease.
(d) A pistol.

2. When did John Irving win the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his script "The Cider House Rules"?
(a) 2002.
(b) 2007.
(c) 1988.
(d) 1999.

3. When Homer reaches what age do the doctor and nurses fear he will learn about the abortions in Chapter 2?
(a) 13.
(b) 11.
(c) 17.
(d) 16.

4. In Chapter 5, the wind is picking up in St. Cloud's and awakens the stationmaster, who thinks it is what?
(a) Judgment Day.
(b) Christmas Day..
(c) New Year's Day.
(d) Easter.

5. What is the name of the home on Ocean's View Orchard where the workers live during the harvest season?
(a) The hay barn.
(b) The cider house.
(c) Squatter's mansion.
(d) Labor camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Homer Wells receives his survey from the board, it is the same day what who arrives at the orchard in Chapter 7?

2. What is the name of the city where the orphanage is in "The Cider House Rules"?

3. In what historical era does the story begin?

4. In what state is "The Cider House Rules" set?

5. In Chapter 2, the author describes a place off what street that performs the illegal abortions without a medical doctor?

(see the answer key)

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