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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapters 14-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dencey view Aunt Lovesta?
(a) As a meddler.
(b) As a saint.
(c) As a gossip.
(d) As a mentor.

2. How many words does Sammie learn in his first day of lessons?
(a) 10.
(b) 4.
(c) 12.
(d) 7.

3. What cruel reality does Dencey realize about Sammie's life?
(a) He has a speech impediment.
(b) He has no one to care for him.
(c) He has a club foot.
(d) He is a slow learner.

4. What is Lydia's state of mind prior to Tom's return home from the sea?
(a) Euphoria.
(b) Despair.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Contentment.

5. Why does Lydia begin to avoid Tom?
(a) Her mother thinks she spends too much time with him.
(b) She wants to see other men too.
(c) She is not sure that she wants a steady relationship.
(d) She wants to see how serious Tom is.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who becomes patriarch of Lydia and Tom's family?

2. What discarded item does Dencey decide to give to Sammie?

3. All the local children are afraid of ____________.

4. What does Tom agree to do in order to marry Lydia?

5. Why do Dencey and Sammie meet in Chapter 14?

(see the answer key)

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