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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: The Garden, Chapters 21-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Kathleen was born, where did Materia find work as a piano player?
(a) At the elementary school.
(b) At a nearby French restaurant.
(c) At the Baptist church.
(d) At the Empire Theatre.

2. Who acts as the go-between for Materia and her mother during the time she and her family live in Sydney?
(a) Kathleen Piper.
(b) Mr. Luvovitz.
(c) Mrs. Luvovitz.
(d) James Piper.

3. How old was Materia when she first met James?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Twelve.

4. What is the name of the school Kathleen was enrolled in as a child?
(a) Sydney's School for Catholic Girls.
(b) Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrows.
(c) Holy Angels.
(d) Saint Mary's.

5. What country is James stationed in during the war?
(a) Spain.
(b) Italy.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Luvovitz sell by the roadside?

2. How does the crowd react to Kathleen during her first recital performance?

3. What is the name of Kathleen's accompanist in New York?

4. How many children does Kathleen claim to want to have when she is older?

5. What does James allow his wife to do, which he had previously forbidden, thinking it will benefit their child?

(see the answer key)

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