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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Describe the relationship among the children in the first summer the reader sees at the tavern.
(a) Sissie is close with her brothers.
(b) Sissie is afraid of her brothers.
(c) Sissie spends a lot of time with her brothers but does not like doing so.
(d) Sissie wants to be just like her brothers.

2. Whom does Sissie try to stay away from when she mentions the stuck bird?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her aunt and uncle.
(d) Her brothers.

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

4. Which of the following might be considered Sissie's tragic flaw in the first summer?
(a) Her love for her brothers.
(b) Her love for her parents.
(c) Her love for nature.
(d) Her fear of her family.

5. How is Sissie's family related to somebody they know who marched in a parade?
(a) He is Sissie's uncle.
(b) He is a family friend.
(c) He is Sissie's brother.
(d) He is Sissie's teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the name of Sissie's youngest brother?

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

3. What is the bird stuck in?

4. Whom does Sissie most want to help?

5. Why does Sissie first taste beer?

(see the answer key)

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