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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7: The Bullet, Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why won't James let Frances drop out of school like she wants?
(a) Because the principal believes Frances is a gifted student.
(b) Because he is afraid he will look like a failure.
(c) All of these answers are true.
(d) Because he doesn't want Frances at home during the days.

2. Which family member found Materia after her apparent suicide?
(a) Mercedes.
(b) Lily.
(c) Frances.
(d) James.

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

4. During his deployment, how long will James be away from his family?
(a) Two years.
(b) One year.
(c) Three years.
(d) Four years.

5. Besides English, what other language does Materia speak at home?
(a) Russian.
(b) French.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Arabic.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does James react when Kathleen sneaks up behind him and strikes the keys while he is tuning the piano?

2. What disease is Kathleen's baby born with, causing the house to be put in quarantine?

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

4. How old is Leo Taylor when he is hired by James to drive Kathleen to and from school?

5. What classic fairy tale does the narrator reference when describing Mumma's death?

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