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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 Didi live alone?
(a) She ran away from her house.
(b) She is living abroad.
(c) Her family kicked her out of her house.
(d) Her family died in an accident.

2. What is Sexton writing at the beginning of the book?
(a) A journal entry.
(b) A short story.
(c) An essay.
(d) A note.

3. What color is the bird delivered to Hettie?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Brown.
(d) Gray.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sexton describe his life at the beginning of the book?

2. Who tells Sexton about why Didi lives alone?

3. How does Billy communicate?

4. How did Hettie break the leg of one of the girls?

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

(see the answer key)

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