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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following compliments does the mysterious man give to Sissie?
(a) He says she is smart.
(b) He says he likes her car.
(c) He says she is cute.
(d) He says he likes her haircut.

2. Which of the following is obvious to the reader by the second summer about Sissie's father?
(a) He abuses drugs.
(b) He does not know how to row a boat.
(c) He is an alcoholic.
(d) He does not love his children.

3. Where do Sissie's parents drag her when she does not go out with her friends?
(a) On a boat outing.
(b) The mall.
(c) The island.
(d) The tavern.

4. Which of the following is a theme in the book, visible in the first summer?
(a) Devotion to self.
(b) Imperfections in the world.
(c) Animal nurturing.
(d) Devotion to one's mother.

5. What is the name of Sissie's uncle?
(a) Joe.
(b) Frank.
(c) Edgar.
(d) Jesse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom is Sissie afraid of the second summer?

2. What does Sissie drink as she sits with her parents in Part 3?

3. What type of bird do the children see that is stuck?

4. Which of the following thoughts does Sissie have about her father?

5. Which of the following qualities does Sissie use to describe Jimmy?

(see the answer key)

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