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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Children of Silence, Chapters 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Brock, in relation to Loretta?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her son.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) Her brother.

2. Who watches Loretta's children while Loretta goes out to make money?
(a) Brock watches them.
(b) Mrs. Wendall watches them.
(c) Loretta brings them to work with her.
(d) Jules cares for himself and the two girls.

3. Who is Howard Wendall?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A chef.
(d) A doctor.

4. Who burns down the barn?
(a) Betty.
(b) Loretta.
(c) Maureen.
(d) Jules.

5. During what years does the novel take place?
(a) 1937 to 1967.
(b) 1967 to 1987.
(c) 1957 to 1977.
(d) 1917 to 1937.

Short Answer Questions

1. Howard leaves Loretta and their children to go where?

2. What are the rumors circulating about Loretta at the beginning of the novel?

3. What happens to Jules at school?

4. Who is the first major character to be introduced?

5. Why is Loretta arrested?

(see the answer key)

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