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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The War, Chapters 8-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Book 3, what does Silla do when she realizes that Deighton will not be returning?
(a) She tries to kill him.
(b) She turns him in as an illegal immigrant.
(c) She orders Selina to never visit her father again.
(d) She moves to another state with her daughters.

2. When Silla and Deighton argue after he has become a follower of Father Peace, what huge family burden and loss does Silla blame Deighton for having caused?
(a) Ina's unhappiness.
(b) The problems in the neighborhood.
(c) The death of their son.
(d) Selina's thoughts about marriage.

3. Where does Selina go with Ina while her parents are arguing about Deighton's involvement with Father Peace?
(a) To the neighbor's house.
(b) To church.
(c) To the store.
(d) To Beryl's house.

4. In Book 3, Chapter 1, what is it about Selina that changes at the same time that the major world event is taking place?
(a) She gets married.
(b) She gets her period.
(c) She gets a job.
(d) She is transferred to a different school.

5. In Book 3, what are the names of Silla's two friends who visit her to talk about church?
(a) Beulah and Margaret.
(b) Florrie and Irene.
(c) Elinor and Hattie.
(d) Florrie and Iris.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the mood in the household after Deighton has cashed his check from the land sale and has returned to the house?

2. How does Selina feel when she realizes that her mother has not told her about the facts of life?

3. How does Maritze react to Suggie's lovers staying over?

4. What does Selina find out when she returns home that Monday evening after her father has cashed the check from the land sale?

5. What does Deighton do after the incident at the mattress factory?

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