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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mallomar named after?
(a) A pony.
(b) Primrose's favorite cookie.
(c) Primrose's favorite waffle.
(d) A boat.

2. What did Primrose think about spending "family time" with her parents before they were lost?
(a) It was the most fun she ever had.
(b) It was more fun than eating ice cream.
(c) It did not happen often enough.
(d) It was boring.

3. Who is Lena of the "Lena's Boiled Potatoes" recipe?
(a) A Coal Harbour woman who became obsessed with winning a potato cooking contest.
(b) Primrose's grandmother.
(c) Primrose's Aunt.
(d) A chef on TV.

4. Primrose moves in with Uncle Jack when he is transferred to Coal Harbour. He is eventually assigned to do what job?
(a) Build a dam.
(b) Run a plumbing supply depot.
(c) Captain a boat.
(d) Manage a gym.

5. During the boring speeches at a town meeting, Primrose searches her mother's notebook for clues. Instead, she finds only two items. What are they?
(a) Two short stories.
(b) A poem and a song.
(c) A sweater pattern and her parents' wedding photo.
(d) A recipe and a grocery list.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who counsels the other children to be kind to Primrose because her parents are presumed dead?

2. Why is Uncle Jack so eager to sell the "cinnamon house"?

3. How many brothers and sisters does Primrose have?

4. Why does Primrose believe her parents are safe on an island when everyone else thinks they are dead?

5. What color is Primrose's hair?

(see the answer key)

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