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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) She believed it was a reference to the story Briar Rose.
(d) It sounded similar to Gemma's first word, so it became her nickname.

2. According to what the family knows in Chapter 4, when did Gemma come to America?
(a) In the early 1950's.
(b) As a child in the 1920's.
(c) Prior to the outbreak of WWII.
(d) During WWII.

3. At what point in her story does Gemma shudder in Chapter 3?
(a) When she speaks of the terrible storm.
(b) When she speaks of the bad smell.
(c) When she speaks of the insect invasion.
(d) When she speaks of the curse.

4. How does Gemma describe the King's party in Chapter 3?
(a) As horribly boring.
(b) As classy and full of rich, snobby types.
(c) As terrifically big.
(d) As loud and messy.

5. What is Gemma's room number at the nursing home?
(a) Room 125.
(b) Room 310.
(c) Room 4.
(d) Room 21.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Gemma's story, at what age will the heroine be when the curse comes to pass?

2. What fairy tale does Becca mean when she asks to be told "Seepin Boot"?

3. Who is Eve?

4. What is Howie's profession?

5. Who is Dr. Berlin?

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