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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three, The High Cost of Living.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sexton do for the first time since the beginning of the book after eating his breakfast?
(a) Thanks someone.
(b) Feels happy.
(c) Smiles.
(d) Hugs someone.

2. What caused Sexton to wish for death for the first time?
(a) His house burning down.
(b) His mother getting re-married.
(c) His sister dying.
(d) His dad leaving.

3. Where is the Eremite thrown out of?
(a) A bus depot.
(b) A diner.
(c) A museum.
(d) A library.

4. Where does the girl who talks to Sexton about suicide say her friend went?
(a) To college.
(b) To her grandparents' house.
(c) To the city.
(d) To a psychiatric hospital.

5. Where does Sexton go when his mother sends him out?
(a) The school.
(b) The dump.
(c) A park.
(d) A store.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Didi take with her to look for something for Hettie?

2. What is Hettie's partner in rescuing Didi most shocked about?

3. What does Didi tell Hettie she will look for?

4. Who is most worried about Theo when he is injured?

5. What does the Eremite say his blood mixture will predict the coming of?

(see the answer key)

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