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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Sweet Sixteen” and “Lollipop Girl”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the older members of Ethan’s community refer to the Civil War as?
(a) The War of Southern Aggression.
(b) The War of Union Soldiers.
(c) The War of the Deserters.
(d) The War of Northern Aggression.

2. In his mother’s study at the library, Ethan sees a portrait of the woman from Ravenwood. Who is this portrait of?
(a) Sarah Elizabeth Duchannes.
(b) Genevieve Duchannes.
(c) Mercy Wate.
(d) Murielle Snow.

3. The visitor who knocks at Ethan’s door late at night in “Hallow E’en” offers him what?
(a) Brownies.
(b) Candied apples.
(c) A key.
(d) Soda pop.

4. What is the name of Lena’s grandmother, whom she calls “Gramma”?
(a) Prudence Duchannes.
(b) Dorothy Duchannes.
(c) Sarafine Duchannes.
(d) Emmaline Duchannes.

5. On what date does the author open “Waist Deep”?
(a) February 11.
(b) December 6.
(c) October 12.
(d) December 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. What member of the basketball team is chosen to tell Ethan to stay away from Lena in “Gathering Days”?

2. What is the name of the housekeeper/caretaker who sees over Ethan in the novel?

3. Where has Lena’s “Gramma” come from for Lena’s birthday in “Sweet Sixteen”?

4. What Latin phrase does Ethan find in the book in “The Battle of Honey Hill” that means “Seek and you shall find”?

5. What words of Lena’s awaken Ethan in the beginning of “Sweet Sixteen”?

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