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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 is Mrs. Robbins first name?
(a) Alicia.
(b) Andrea.
(c) Amelia.
(d) Audra.

2. Why does Sexton's mother send him out?
(a) He is running late.
(b) She is cleaning.
(c) He is making her sad.
(d) She needs something from the store.

3. What is wrong with Billy?
(a) He has no hair.
(b) He is in a wheelchair.
(c) He is deaf.
(d) He is anemic.

4. Who does Didi say she gets to see?
(a) Her family.
(b) The doctor.
(c) Nobody.
(d) Everyone.

5. What does Sexton say when he sees a picture of Didi's family?
(a) She doesn't fit there.
(b) It seems so strange.
(c) They look nice.
(d) He is sorry for her loss.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Billy spend most of his time?

2. What did Didi get great joy from while with Sexton?

3. What does Sexton's mother feel like doing at the beginning of the book?

4. What does Didi tell the person threatening Sexton to do?

5. Why does Hettie break the leg of one of the girls?

(see the answer key)

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