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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. Where does Billy spend most of his time?
(a) In the hall.
(b) On the porch.
(c) In his room.
(d) On the steps.

2. What is Sexton writing about at the beginning of the book?
(a) A dream.
(b) Suicide.
(c) His father.
(d) His life.

3. How old does Didi tell Sexton she is?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 3 hours.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 3 months.

4. What does Sexton get trapped under after he slips?
(a) A car.
(b) A refrigerator.
(c) A pile of wood.
(d) A statue.

5. What is Sexton threatened with after he trips while leaving Didi's place?
(a) A stick.
(b) A law suit.
(c) A knife.
(d) A broken bottle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sexton try to do when he leaves Didi's house?

2. How does Billy communicate?

3. What purpose does Didi say her family served for her?

4. Who tells Sexton about why Didi lives alone?

5. What does Hettie use the bird for?

(see the answer key)

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