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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of Phillip's first serious girlfriend?
(a) Evelyn.
(b) Clara.
(c) Joyce.
(d) Betsy.

3. In what year does the relationship between Clara and Phillip end?
(a) 1941.
(b) 1950.
(c) 1949.
(d) 1935.

4. What does Josephine whisper to Phillip on his way out of his father's house?
(a) The sisters were going to find a new house for their father.
(b) The sisters were going to put Father in a retirement home.
(c) The two women were retiring from their business.
(d) The sisters were going to open a family business with Father.

5. What does Father say to Betsy and Josephine inside the house?
(a) "Welcome home, girls."
(b) "What are we having for lunch?"
(c) "Why are you moving into my house?"
(d) "Please leave me alone."

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Carvers return to Nashville, and the story comes out in the press, what does Mr. Carver say to his family?

2. What topic do Phillip and Holly argue about most often?

3. What does the minister give Mr. Carver when he arrives at the church?

4. How does Alex refer to Betsy and Josephine?

5. What do Betsy and Josephine do to embarrass their father?

(see the answer key)

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