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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20, 21, 22 and 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gertie appear to handle behavioral issues that arise with the children?
(a) Threats
(b) Whipping
(c) Discussion
(d) Time outs

2. Which of the following terrifies Cassie about the new home in Detroit?
(a) The shower
(b) The unfriendly lack of welcome she gets when she goes out to find kindling for the coal fire
(c) Banging on the walls from angry neighbors complaining about the noise
(d) The lack of pretty decoration

3. How much money did Gertie inherit?
(a) $300
(b) $100
(c) $500
(d) $50

4. Which of the following seems to be the most logical reason as to why Gertie would agree to accept money for chores when it would upset Clovis?
(a) To pay off Clovis's debts
(b) To save money to buy her farm
(c) To become friends with the neighbors
(d) To make Clovis leave her

5. Which of the following words best describes how the cab driver responds to the excitement of Gertie's children?
(a) Indifferent
(b) Excitedly
(c) Mocking
(d) Ignoring

Short Answer Questions

1. What takes the joy out of his hunting triumph for Reuben?

2. Who tells Gertie that she cannot whip them as she threatened?

3. Why does Gertie read to her children from the Bible during chapter three?

4. What does Gertie carry on the way to school which Clytie finds embarrassing?

5. Which of the following characters is not a neighbor of Gertie's in Detroit?

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