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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the Lamb daughters is noted as being a remarkably good marbles player?
(a) Red Lamb.
(b) Elaine Lamb.
(c) Oriel Lamb.
(d) Hattie Lamb.

2. How many previous occupants of Number One Cloud Street died in the house prior to the Pickles family inheriting it?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

3. What Australian slang term from the novel is an affectionate insult referring to someone who is unfashionable?
(a) Dill.
(b) Dag.
(c) Drongo.
(d) Galah.

4. How old does Quick Lamb turn on his birthday in the second half of Chapter III?
(a) 12.
(b) 18.
(c) 15.
(d) 9.

5. Lester Lamb confesses his sorrow of having given what up in Chapter VIII?
(a) His act at the Anzac Club.
(b) His first car.
(c) His act at the Windsor Club.
(d) His first marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fish Lamb seems to recognize everyone in his family except for whom in Chapter III?

2. How do the Lamb daughters feel about their new life in the city in Chapter III?

3. Where in the house do Rose and Quick make love in Chapter VIII?

4. Who is said to run the grocery store like a drill sergeant, keeping a close eye on supply and demand, in Chapter III?

5. Who does Rose daydream about running away with in Chapter V?

(see the answer key)

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