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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4: The Old French Mine, Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Frye family say their daughter can no longer play with Mercedes?
(a) Because the Piper family is too poor.
(b) Because of the rumors of how Kathleen died.
(c) Because they heard Materia was mentally unstable.
(d) Because of James's behavior in town.

2. When her father is gone, how does Kathleen treat her younger sisters?
(a) She is plesant to the girls, but takes no special interest in them.
(b) She beats them when no one is looking.
(c) She plays and reads books with them.
(d) She ignores them as usual.

3. Which part of Lily's afflicted body does Mercedes hope will be healed in Lourdes?
(a) Her arm.
(b) Her spine.
(c) Her eyes.
(d) Her leg.

4. How many children does Kathleen claim to want to have when she is older?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) At least three.
(d) None.

5. What thing could Kathleen do before she could talk?
(a) Write.
(b) Read.
(c) Walk.
(d) Sing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of Mrs. Lubovitz's sons are killed in the war?

2. Which family member found Materia after her apparent suicide?

3. Who does Frances claim is the devil?

4. How did Materia kill Kathleen?

5. What war does James fight in before returning home?

(see the answer key)

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