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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Adeline been in school at the start of Chapter 1?
(a) One month.
(b) One week.
(c) Two months.
(d) Two weeks.

2. How does Second Brother react to Adeline's medal?
(a) He steals all the food off of her plate in an instant.
(b) He hits her on the top of the head and twists her right arm sharply.
(c) He smiles at her and gives her some of his pear.
(d) He claps his hand and sings her a song.

3. What injury does Big Sister have?
(a) She is dyslexic.
(b) She is missing fingers on her left hand.
(c) Her left arm was paralyzed from a birth injury.
(d) She has a clubbed foot.

4. Why is Adeline considered bad luck by her family?
(a) Because her Mama died giving birth to her and would still be alive otherwise.
(b) Because she was born with a mark on her back.
(c) Because she is the youngest child of the family.
(d) Because she is a girl.

5. Who notices the change in Adeline's uniform first?
(a) Second Brother.
(b) Niang.
(c) Third Brother.
(d) Big Sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after Adeline's mother dies does her father remarry?

2. How long ago has the custom of bound feet been abandoned by the time Grandmother Ye Ye talks with Adeline?

3. How much younger is Niang than Adeline's father?

4. How long is Adeline allowed to wear her medal?

5. What does Aunt Baba notice about Adeline as soon as she gets home from school?

(see the answer key)

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