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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Howard, Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why had Alice had a confrontation with Mrs. Mackessy?
(a) She said derogatory things about Claire.
(b) She hit her car in the parking lot.
(c) She did not vote for the school levy.
(d) She sent her son to school when he was very ill.

2. Alice jokes that jail is _____________________.
(a) A bad case of hiccups.
(b) A vacation.
(c) Just a foretaste of hell.
(d) A really bad hotel.

3. How supportive is Howard as Alice worries about attending the funeral?
(a) He knows the perfect thing to say.
(b) He tries but falls short.
(c) He is overly attentive.
(d) He is of no help.

4. Alice asks Howard not to tell Nellie or ___________________.
(a) Move away.
(b) Divorce her.
(c) Sell their land.
(d) The girls.

5. Who does Howard find to watch the girls while he goes to visit Alice in jail?
(a) Mrs. Sarver.
(b) Miss Bowman.
(c) Nellie.
(d) Principal Henskin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Howard decide to take the girls to see Alice?

2. Alice is sure that God could not let __________________.

3. Alice could receive a penalty of a $100,000 fine and ____________ years in prison.

4. Which of the following is NOT covered in a letter Alice sends to Howard and the girls?

5. Howard concentrates on the life cycles of __________________.

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