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Housekeeping Quiz

Marilynne Robinson
This Study Guide consists of approximately 43 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Housekeeping.

Housekeeping Quiz

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1)

During the flood, what happens when Sylvie goes downstairs? (from Chapter 4)

She leaves the children for a month.
She slips in the water.
She drowns.
She does not come back upstairs.
2)

What do the townspeople believe happened to Ruth and Sylvie? (from Chapter 11)

they were kidnapped
they drowned
they burned in the fire
they were murdered
3)

What does a teacher say about Lucille when they return to school following the flood? (from Chapter 5)

that she cheats
that she is a star pupil
that she needs to work harder
that she 8is being transferred to another teacher
4)

In what state is the town after the flood waters recede? (from Chapter 4)

depressed
dirty
happy
disorganized
5)

Why do bats keep coming in the girls' home? (from Chapter 5)

They have a nest in the attic.
It is very dark inside.
Sylvie leaves the windows open.
They like the food.
6)

What picture does Sylvie show Lucille as her husband? (from Chapter 6)

a picture in a small locket
a sailor out of a magazine
her wedding picture
a drawing of her husband
7)

What route do Ruth and Sylvie take to leave town? (from Chapter 11)

by boat
the train
greyhound bus
across the railroad bridge
8)

How long do Ruth and Sylvie wait to contact Lucille? (from Chapter 11)

seven years
two years
They never contact her.
six years
9)

What does Sylvie say about her relationship with her husband? (from Chapter 6)

He left her.
It is very good.
She hated him.
They are out of touch.
10)

How does Lucille stay home from school? (from Chapter 5)

cuts her arm
goes to the doctor
fakes an illness
tells Sylvie there's no school that day
11)

What does Ruth do when Lucille talks with her? (from Chapter 8)

She slaps her in the face.
She cries.
She fights with her.
She does not respond.
12)

What does Lucille do when Sylvie returns to the house after leaving the park bench? (from Chapter 6)

yells at her
slaps her
ignores her
goes to bed
13)

What do Ruth and Lucille hear often in the night? (from Chapter 5)

the wind off the lake
Sylvie crying or singing
a banging in the attic
screech owls chasing each other
14)

What does Ruth feel is most likely to occur due to all the fuss about Sylvie? (from Chapter 9)

She will be taken from her care.
Lucille will come back and help out.
Sylvie will stay on top of things.
It will die out.
15)

How is the grandmother's house after the flood waters go away? (from Chapter 4)

fine, it wasn't flooded
smelly
neat and clean
disordered
16)

What happens while Ruth is looking at the frost? (from Chapter 8)

Sylvie leaves.
Ruth falls asleep.
Sylvie catches a rabbit.
Sylvie sprains her ankle.
17)

What does the sheriff do about Sylvie's efforts to change? (from Chapter 9)

He schedules a hearing.
He does not do anything.
He commends her.
He says he is going to watch her.
18)

What do the girls clear off the kitchen table? (from Chapter 7)

a couple of cats
dirty dishes
Sylvie's can collection
newspapers
19)

What does Sylvie tell the sheriff in answer to his inquiry in question # 164? (from Chapter 10)

Lucille is staying with a teacher.
Ruth is upstairs in bed.
She did not steal a boat.
She does not know where their father is.
20)

How does Ruth feel about herself in comparison to others? (from Chapter 11)

She is about the same.
She is very different.
She could fit in on the road.
She needs to settle down to seem normal.
21)

Why does Lucille ask Sylvie about her husband? (from Chapter 6)

she thought he might visit
she wanted to know who he was
she was curious
to spite her
22)

What does Lucille tell the principal at school? (from Chapter 7)

She has a new attitude.
She does not care about school.
her aunt is insane
go bug off
23)

What is Sylvie doing on a park bench? (from Chapter 6)

reading a book
talking to a neighbor
lying down with a newspaper over her face
feeding the birds
24)

When do Sylvie and Ruth leave the island? (from Chapter 8)

after nightfall
the next moring
early evening
as soon as they see the farmhouse
25)

How does Ruth get Sylvie to come upstairs? (from Chapter 4)

She hits her and pulls her upstairs.
She screams at her.
She shames her.
She offers to cook dinner.
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