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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Betsy and Josephine tell Phillip about their father's dress and appearance at these clubs?
(a) He forgets to tuck his shirt in sometimes.
(b) He is no longer concerned with his looks.
(c) He has become sloppy in his appearance.
(d) He still dresses with care and elegance.

2. How does Phillips find he identifies with his father one evening?
(a) They are both lonely in their surroundings.
(b) They are both unmarried.
(c) They are both growing old.
(d) They are both tired of Betsy and Josephine's meddling.

3. Why does Father think Betsy and Wyant have disappeared from the caravan to Memphis?
(a) They have eloped.
(b) They have committed a crime.
(c) They have had an accident.
(d) They have gotten lost.

4. What is Mr. Carver doing in the car in Chapter 8?
(a) Crying.
(b) Working out something in his head.
(c) Talking to Phillip and Alex.
(d) Screaming in anger.

5. How do Betsy and Josephine refer to the women Mr. Carver begins dating after he dates older women?
(a) "Floozies."
(b) "Opportunists."
(c) "Youngish women."
(d) "Gold diggers."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Howard's father?

2. What does Phillip realize about his father moving the family to Memphis?

3. Where do Holly and Phillip live?

4. How long do the Carvers live in Memphis?

5. What does Josephine whisper to Phillip on his way out of his father's house?

(see the answer key)

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