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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 19-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Alec is drinking his tea, which of the following people is NOT a source of his outrage?
(a) Nelson Mandela.
(b) Gracie.
(c) Mohandas Gandhi.
(d) Silas.

2. Which of the following is NOT a physical change Silas's mother endured after meeting Du Boise?
(a) She began to go deaf.
(b) She began to grow frail.
(c) She began to have breathing problems.
(d) She began to shrink.

3. What does Silas wrap around Lydia's injuries to try to stop the bleeding?
(a) Curtains.
(b) Towels.
(c) Bed sheets.
(d) His shirt.

4. Now that she has started working a new job, what does Lydia speak of wanting to purchase?
(a) A new home.
(b) A new computer.
(c) A new car.
(d) A new diamond ring.

5. What is the name of Mikey's sister?
(a) Mireille.
(b) Miriam.
(c) Martha.
(d) Marybelle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tiny animal comes in through the window and drinks from Mikey's water glass?

2. Which disease does Lydia begin researching after returning from the hospital?

3. What color eyes does Du Boise have?

4. What excuse does Mikey make so he will not have to go to the hospital with his father?

5. Which of Mikey's relatives is the only one permitted to call him "Michael"?

(see the answer key)

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