View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Mr. Washburn's son?
(a) 12.
(b) 5.
(c) 9.
(d) 18.

2. What time of year is it when the novel opens?
(a) Easter.
(b) Almost Thanksgiving.
(c) Summer.
(d) Spring.

3. How long has Anita been out of school?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 4 weeks.
(d) 3 days.

4. Where are Anita's grandparents?
(a) San Cristobal
(b) New York.
(c) Miami.
(d) La Romana

5. Where does Anita's family sleep?
(a) In a guest cabin on the property.
(b) Out on a sleeping porch as it is very hot.
(c) In two bedrooms.
(d) Together in one room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Carla and her siblings sent to do?

2. What is she to tell the students about her absence?

3. What do Carla and Anita find difficult?

4. Who is the other person who comes into the classroom?

5. What is significant about Anita's family?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 221 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample