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

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

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

4. Who does Sexton see when he leaves Didi's place?
(a) A small child.
(b) An old woman.
(c) A tiny dog.
(d) An old man.

5. What does the person threatening Sexton want from Didi?
(a) Her fate.
(b) Her heart.
(c) Her soul.
(d) Her death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sexton say he hoped Didi was when he met her?

2. What does Sexton slip on when his mother sends him out?

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

4. What does the person threatening Sexton NOT want to do?

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

(see the answer key)

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