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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter One, Spirit of the Stairway.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hettie use the bird for?
(a) To see into the future.
(b) To heal her wounds.
(c) To have a meal.
(d) To entertain a guest.

2. What does Sexton slip on when his mother sends him out?
(a) Some plastic bags.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A puddle.
(d) Some garbage.

3. What is Sexton's last name?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Feller.
(c) Fenton.
(d) Furnival.

4. What does the person threatening Sexton tell Didi Sexton will be used as?
(a) A good cover.
(b) A pawn in the game.
(c) A road map.
(d) A bargaining chip.

5. What does Sexton try to do when he leaves Didi's house?
(a) Avoid the old woman.
(b) Cheer up the child.
(c) Help the man across the street.
(d) Pet the dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sexton say when he sees a picture of Didi's family?

2. What is Sexton threatened with after he trips while leaving Didi's place?

3. Who tells Sexton about why Didi lives alone?

4. What is Mrs. Robbins's occupation?

5. What does the person threatening Sexton say will be cut off first?

(see the answer key)

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