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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) Amelia.
(b) Alicia.
(c) Andrea.
(d) Audra.

2. What purpose does Didi say her family served for her?
(a) They give her a way to fit in.
(b) They fill her with hope.
(c) They give her strength.
(d) They give her something to live for.

3. Why does Hettie break the leg of one of the girls?
(a) They brought her the wrong bird.
(b) They threatened her.
(c) They said something rude to her.
(d) They saw her signal.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hettie wait for the girls at the beginning of the book?

2. What is the name of Sexton's mother?

3. Who threatens Sexton when he leaves Didi's place?

4. What is Sexton writing about at the beginning of the book?

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

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