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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a man compliment Sissie's father about?
(a) The beauty of his wife.
(b) Getting a new boat.
(c) Getting a new car.
(d) Moving to a new neighborhood.

2. How old is Sissie in the first summer detailed in the story?
(a) An adult.
(b) A young child.
(c) A middle school student.
(d) A teenager.

3. Whom does Sissie most want to help?
(a) The bird.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her brothers.

4. What does Sissie lack in the first summer of her narration?
(a) The ability to put events into details.
(b) Affection for her parents.
(c) Character development.
(d) Comprehension.

5. How many brothers does Sissie have?
(a) Two younger brothers.
(b) Three older brothers.
(c) Two older brothers.
(d) One older brother and one younger brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following might be considered a tone in the story?

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

3. How is Sissie's family related to somebody they know who marched in a parade?

4. Which of the following might be considered Sissie's tragic flaw in the first summer?

5. What is the bird stuck in?

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