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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hettie use the bird for?
(a) To have a meal.
(b) To entertain a guest.
(c) To heal her wounds.
(d) To see into the future.

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

4. What is Hettie?
(a) A nymph.
(b) A devil.
(c) A witch.
(d) An angel.

5. What does Didi tell Sexton she really is?
(a) Faith.
(b) Hope.
(c) Fear.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the person threatening Sexton want from Didi?

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

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

5. What is Mrs. Robbins first name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Didi tell Sexton she is?

2. What does Mrs. Robbins say happened to Didi's family?

3. How does Sexton show his compassion when he sees Billy?

4. What does Sexton do before leaving his house as his mother sends him away?

5. What does Sexton say when he sees a picture of Didi's family?

6. What brings Didi great joy when she gets to her apartment?

7. What does Sexton do when Hettie speaks to him on the street?

8. Why does Sexton's mother send him out of the house?

9. How does Sexton meet Didi?

10. Why does Hettie think Sexton can show her where Didi is?

(see the answer keys)

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