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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sam's status in terms of work, in Chapter 9?
(a) He is still not working, but has a promise of work.
(b) He has been told that he is unemployable.
(c) He has a new job.
(d) He is still looking for work.

2. What 'crime' does Nellie hold against Louie?
(a) The time she took flowers from someone's yard to give a neighbor.
(b) The time she forgot her homework.
(c) She time she got sick and needed to be taken care of.
(d) The time she lost her keys.

3. What mistake has the Smithsonian made that infuriates Colonel Willets?
(a) They understood Sam to be the head of the expedition.
(b) They misunderstood Colonel Willets' requests for more assistance, and cut his budget instead.
(c) They expected Sam and Colonel Willets to pay for their own expenses.
(d) They refused to answer any of Colonel Willets' inquiries.

4. What is Louie's relationship with Henny?
(a) Henny is her mother.
(b) Henny is her step-mother.
(c) Henny is her cousin.
(d) Henny is her aunt.

5. What is Bonnie's reaction when Jo Pollit talks to her?
(a) She denies everything.
(b) She flees into the woods.
(c) She carries on, but her feelings blow over quickly.
(d) She is confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the twins tell Sam about Ernie?

2. What does Henny's friend tell her?

3. What is the state of Sam and Henny's relationship when Henny is making a gift for Cathleen?

4. What does Sam say about Ernie's character?

5. Where does Nellie say Louie is going to go?

(see the answer key)

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