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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The family's move to Memphis is a disaster for everyone except who?
(a) Mother.
(b) Father.
(c) Josephine.
(d) Phillip.

2. While in high school, what does Phillip begin collecting?
(a) Baseball and football trading cards.
(b) Comics and action heros.
(c) LP's and 45's.
(d) Rare books and first editions.

3. Phillip believes Alex cannot see that underneath Betsy and Josephine's stated love for their father lies what other emotion?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Gratitude.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Respect.

4. According to Phillip, how many children do Alex and his wife have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five or six.
(c) Three or four.
(d) Two.

5. How does Alex refer to Betsy and Josephine?
(a) "Those two silly Tennessee girls."
(b) "Those two awful Nashville girls."
(c) "Those two stupid Nashville women."
(d) "Those two awful Memphis girls."

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do the Carvers live in Memphis?

2. Many dinner conversations between Mr. Carver, Betsy and Josephine revolved around what topic?

3. What quality in himself does Alex say he likes least?

4. How does Alex's father define the best human being?

5. Why does Father think Betsy and Wyant have disappeared from the caravan to Memphis?

(see the answer key)

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