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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Henny do what she would like to do to Sam?
(a) She says that she'd be burdened with his brats.
(b) She says that she is afraid to help him.
(c) She says that he always hurts her.
(d) She says that she can't afford to reward him.

2. What does Norman Collyer tell Henny her trouble is?
(a) She never thinks of anyone but herself.
(b) She never makes any mistakes.
(c) She has never had to pay for her mistakes.
(d) She only thinks of other people.

3. What worries Sam about leaving Henny in charge of the house while he is gone?
(a) Henny's hatred for Louie.
(b) Henny's sick father.
(c) Henny's health.
(d) Henny's irresponsibility.

4. What does Henny's friend say is the crux of her problems?
(a) Location.
(b) Adulthood.
(c) Money.
(d) Aging.

5. How does the narrator characterize Josephine Pollit?
(a) Lanky and aloof.
(b) Fat and slow.
(c) Short and plump.
(d) Tall with blond hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the house like when Sam arrives home?

2. How old is Josephine Pollit?

3. For what had Henny asked Norman Collyer?

4. Where is Henny's special place?

5. What will Sam's heroism mean for him?

(see the answer key)

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