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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hearts and Flour.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator, Mary Alice, gets off the train, and, beyond a few clothes, her only possessions are her cat ____________ and her radio.
(a) Bootsie.
(b) Footsie.
(c) Mousy.
(d) Polly.

2. Grandma intimidates ________________ into paying more for the stew.
(a) Everyone.
(b) All who can afford it.
(c) The men.
(d) The poor.

3. Grandma comes out of the cobhouse, frightening the boys, and covers the leader in what?
(a) The glue.
(b) The soup.
(c) The tar.
(d) The sauce.

4. This family is locally known for its nice _________________.
(a) Corn.
(b) Pecans.
(c) Pumpkins.
(d) Apples.

5. With whom does Mary Alice share a room?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her Grandmother.
(c) No one.
(d) Her brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the principal's son's appearance indicate?

2. Who invited the two ancient ladies to the DAR event?

3. Why does Grandma agree to help Mrs. Weidenbach?

4. How does Grandma react to Mary Alice's arrival?

5. At _____________ o' clock, everyone stops to observe a minute of silence for Armistice Day.

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