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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which war is happening during the first part of this novel?
(a) World War II.
(b) World War I.
(c) War of 1812.
(d) Korean War.

2. Which school does Nelson Junior attend?
(a) Valena C. Jones Elementary.
(b) Valena High School.
(c) Valena Junior College.
(d) Valena Jones Middle School.

3. Who does Evelyn compare Renard and herself to?
(a) His parents.
(b) Book characters.
(c) Movie stars.
(d) Her parents.

4. Who does Nelson compare Renard to?
(a) Ernie from the store.
(b) Ernest Wright.
(c) Ernie the neighbor.
(d) Ernest Hemingway.

5. Why does Evelyn say she smokes?
(a) She believes it steadies her.
(b) She was peer pressured.
(c) She wants to look older.
(d) She wants to get sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose family looks after Renard when his mother dies?

2. What does Josephine do when she does not want her kids hearing her?

3. What does Nelson accuse Josephine of?

4. In which season is the first section of the book set?

5. Which festival do Evelyn and Renard attend?

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