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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Silas's father die?
(a) From cancer.
(b) From tuberculosis.
(c) From influenza.
(d) From small pox.

2. How does Lydia get home from the hospital after she is discharged?
(a) She takes a taxi.
(b) Mam Agnes drives her home.
(c) Mikey drives her home.
(d) She decides to walk.

3. How many times have Kate and Mikey secretly met?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Six.

4. How does Mikey react to Lydia when he senses that she is angry with him when she returns from the hospital?
(a) He lays his head in her lap.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He starts a shouting match with her.
(d) He slaps her.

5. Which of the following seems to be Kate's greatest concern when she secretly meets with Mikey?
(a) Getting the information she needs from Mikey.
(b) Making Mikey fall in love with her.
(c) Shaming Mikey.
(d) Being caught by Mikey's parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why isn't Lydia at home when Silas returns on the night of his birthday party?

2. Whom does Silas feel has become mixed up with "bad people"?

3. What is the name of the woman that Silas had an affair with?

4. What milestone birthday will Silas be celebrating in the year that the novel is set?

5. Now that she has started working a new job, what does Lydia speak of wanting to purchase?

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