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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What important event in Phillip's life takes place right before his sisters' calls about their father?
(a) Holly has moved out of their apartment.
(b) Alex has announced his engagement.
(c) Phillip has lost his job.
(d) Phillip and Holly have gotten married.

2. Who is Mrs. Clara Stockwell?
(a) George Carver's fiance.
(b) George's great aunt.
(c) Phillip's cousin.
(d) Betsy's married sister.

3. Who does Alex turn to for advice when he is ready to make his career plans?
(a) His father.
(b) His guidance counselor.
(c) Mr. Carver.
(d) Phillip Carver.

4. What gift does Phillip give to Clara a week before her birthday?
(a) "A Garland of Chirstmas Verse" by S.C. Mayle.
(b) "A Christmas Tale" by Henry James.
(c) "A Christmas Story" by James Agee.
(d) "Scrooge" by Charles Dickens.

5. When Phillip left his home in Memphis for New York, what is his plan?
(a) To leave the south and head for California.
(b) To return to Nashville to live and work.
(c) To leave home and travel to South America to find Clara.
(d) To leave unannounced and establish himself in the rare book business.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason are the daughters considered the "laughing stock of the town"?

2. Who is Howard's father?

3. In what year does the relationship between Clara and Phillip end?

4. What does Phillip ask his mother to give him from her dressing table?

5. What is Mother's reaction to Phillip's declaration that moving to Memphis has ruined his life?

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