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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Phillip do with his sisters' letters describing his father's nighttime activities?
(a) He sends them to Alex.
(b) He keeps them for memories.
(c) He returns them to his sisters.
(d) He throws them away.

2. Many dinner conversations between Mr. Carver, Betsy and Josephine revolved around what topic?
(a) Business.
(b) Betsy and Josephine's suitors.
(c) Real estate.
(d) Law.

3. What does father do for work when arriving in Memphis?
(a) He opens a grocery store.
(b) He joins a small corporation.
(c) He invests in stocks and bonds.
(d) He sets up a law practice.

4. How does Alex address George Carver?
(a) Dad.
(b) Mr. George.
(c) Mr. Carver.
(d) George.

5. What does Father state as his reason for not liking Wyant?
(a) Wyant is not a good driver.
(b) Wyant is not trustworthy.
(c) Father does not like the Brawleys.
(d) Wyant is not from Memphis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Betsy and Josephine tell Phillip about their father's dress and appearance at these clubs?

2. How does Mr. Carver react to Phillip's arrival?

3. In Chapter 8, what is one thing Phillip imagines his father will do next?

4. What does Holly encourage Phillip to focus on in his family?

5. What is Mr. Carver wearing when he arrives at Alex Mercer's home the first time?

(see the answer key)

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