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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Sylvia always thought was the origin of Gemma's use of the name Dawn?
(a) Gemma always believed dawn to be the most beautiful time of day.
(b) She believed it was her great-grandmother's middle name.
(c) It sounded similar to Gemma's first word, so it became her nickname.
(d) She believed it was a reference to the story Briar Rose.

2. How does Gemma begin her story in Chapter 2?
(a) "Did I ever tell you the story..."
(b) "It was a dark and stormy night..."
(c) "When I was a little girl..."
(d) "Once upon a time..."

3. What is on top of Gemma's box of mementos?
(a) A carved rose and briar.
(b) Gemma's signature.
(c) A carving of Jesus on the cross.
(d) A smiley face.

4. What last name does the family suggest of the owner of the ring in Chapter 4?
(a) Mandlestein.
(b) Peters.
(c) Stein.
(d) Prinz.

5. Who does Gemma tell the fairy tale story to in Chapter 5?
(a) Becca and her friend.
(b) Becca's class.
(c) A radio program.
(d) Gemma's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Becca's nieces and nephew ask for in Chapter 4?

2. According to what the family knows in Chapter 4, when did Gemma come to America?

3. In Gemma's fairy tale story, what does the queen name the baby?

4. What does Gemma's box, found by the family, contain?

5. Why has Eve always thought that Gemma took the nickname of Dawna?

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