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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Brother Thomas tells Jeff that his illness has been a __________ to the Professor, but this is a good thing.
(a) Shock
(b) Blessing
(c) Curse
(d) Happy time

2. Who called the Professor and told him about Jeff's performance in school, though Jeff had tried to hide it?
(a) No one, the Professor knew
(b) Melody
(c) The principal
(d) Brother Thomas

3. What does Jeff see fly across the island as he is lingering on the island?
(a) Gull
(b) Hawk
(c) Small plane
(d) Heron

4. James tells Jeff that Dicey knows how to __________ and did it frequently on their trip after their mother was put in the hospital.
(a) Be angry
(b) Run away
(c) Cry
(d) Lie

5. Melody tells Jeff that Gambo has had ______________ and is very weak as a result.
(a) A stroke
(b) Cancer
(c) A broken back
(d) Surgery

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jeff do in response to the offer of a new Christmas gift, though he explains his response later?

2. A girl seems to be drawn against her will by the ______________ when Jeff is outside.

3. Jeff realizes that ______________ is feeling bleak and hopeless during that summer.

4. Professor notes that Tolstoy once said that every unhappy family is ____________ in its own way.

5. What does Jeff decide to send to Melody for Christmas as he believes it is as perfect as his love for her?

(see the answer key)

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