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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Josephine Pollit?
(a) No one is sure.
(b) 40.
(c) 55.
(d) 58.

2. Why is Henny irritated by the children writing letters to Sam in Malaysia?
(a) They never finish their stories.
(b) They don't write quickly.
(c) They have too many questions.
(d) They don't know how to spell simple words.

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

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

5. In what way does Colonel Willets see David Collyer's death as an opportunity?
(a) Now he can toy with Sam's appointment, and drive him away from the institute.
(b) Now he can discredit Sam and have him removed from his post.
(c) Now he can make Sam loyal to him personally.
(d) Now he can extract more contributions from Sam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the children do when Henny arrives home?

2. Where is Henny's special place?

3. How do things change in the house after Sam returns home?

4. What do Sam and Henny argue about when they consider Sam's departure?

5. What does Louie see when she looks into Henny's room?

(see the answer key)

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