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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who jokingly offers to take the children on a boat?
(a) A friend of Sissie's mother.
(b) A friend of Sissie's aunt.
(c) Sissie's uncle.
(d) Sissie's neighbor.

2. Where was the family in the first summer before they came to the tavern?
(a) A family dinner.
(b) A parade.
(c) A festival for Independence Day.
(d) At a birthday party.

3. What is the cause of a character's vomiting?
(a) They saw something that was upsetting.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Influenza.

4. What type of innocence would be considered a theme in the book?
(a) Innocence of love.
(b) Innocence of animals.
(c) Innocence of the elderly.
(d) Innocence of a child.

5. In the second summer, how long ago did Jerry get into big trouble?
(a) Years ago.
(b) Months ago.
(c) Days ago.
(d) Weeks ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who becomes angry with a woman when she offers something to Sissie during the first summer?

2. How old is Sissie when she meets the mysterious man?

3. Where do Sissie's brothers want to go?

4. What is Sissie's complaint about the tavern in Part 3?

5. Whom does Sissie believe the burden of her family lies on?

(see the answer key)

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