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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 221-249.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Robert in a better mood by Christmas night?
(a) His cold is clearing up.
(b) He gets to talk to his father.
(c) He spends time with Cindy's children.
(d) He gets all the gifts he wanted.

2. Why does Mike make this suggestion to Beth?
(a) It will help Robert mature.
(b) It will be a lesson in responsibility for Robert.
(c) It will be a creative outlet for Robert.
(d) It will give Robert an outlet for his anger.

3. What has Beth seen in Robert that reminds her of Bobby?
(a) His compassion.
(b) His sense of humor.
(c) His musical skills.
(d) His temper.

4. What does Beth tell Mike the next day?
(a) That Robert is failing.
(b) That she loves him.
(c) That she cannot see him again.
(d) The truth about her life.

5. Who does Frannie call after Bobby broke her nose?
(a) Paula Baines.
(b) Anne Sexton.
(c) Millie Francis.
(d) Patty Bancroft.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the story Beth must tell about her ex-husband?

2. What does Robert tell Beth soon after their arrival at their new home?

3. Who joins Beth as she runs at the track at school?

4. What slip does Beth make while talking to Cindy?

5. Beth tells Patty Bancroft that she wants to begin paying her own rent and __________________.

(see the answer key)

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