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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 her children does Sissie's mother claim was an accident?
(a) Her second oldest child.
(b) Her oldest child.
(c) Her second youngest child.
(d) Her youngest child.

2. Whom does Sissie believe the burden of her family lies on?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her brothers.

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

4. Which of the following is the name of Sissie's oldest brother?
(a) Frank.
(b) Jerry.
(c) Jesse.
(d) Jimmy.

5. After witnessing a character vomiting, where does Sissie wish that she was?
(a) On the island alone.
(b) With her husband.
(c) At home in her mother's arms.
(d) At the boathouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sissie first taste beer?

2. What view does Sissie have of Frank?

3. Where have Sissie's friends gone when she is left with her parents?

4. Which of the following is a quality of the narration in the book?

5. How old is Sissie in the first summer detailed in the story?

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