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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The War, Chapters 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Deighton have when he finally arrives home after cashing the land sale check?
(a) Train tickets to Florida.
(b) The deed to a new house.
(c) A car.
(d) Presents for everyone.

2. At the end of Book 3, Chapter 4, how does Deighton respond when he discovers what his wife has done?
(a) He divorces his wife so that she cannot have the money.
(b) He goes to Barbados to retrieve his land.
(c) He agrees to go to the bank.
(d) He refuses to deposit the money.

3. How does Silla react to Deighton's return following his trip to the bank to cash the check?
(a) She throws everything out the window.
(b) She runs out.
(c) She smashes his new trumpet on the floor.
(d) She scratches his face.

4. Why is Silla not happy about Deighton's good news?
(a) Because she does not want more children.
(b) Because she worries that he will squander his inheritance.
(c) Because she thinks that he will kill her.
(d) Because she is afraid that money is evil.

5. What happens at Silla's job in Book 3?
(a) She gets a promotion.
(b) She finds someone to build her a house.
(c) She meets another man.
(d) She gets fired.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the children at Miss Thompson's hungry?

2. What does Selina see at the park in Book 2?

3. What does Silla's friend, Florrie do to Selina that upsets her?

4. What happens when Deighton tries to apply for an accounting job?

5. In Book 1, Chapter 3, what is Deighton's latest idea for making money?

(see the answer key)

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