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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the outcome of Sissie's parents bickering at the tavern in the first summer?
(a) Sissie's mother takes Sissie back home.
(b) Sissie's aunt begins crying.
(c) Sissie's father takes the boys in the boat.
(d) Nothing.

2. Which of the following people does Sissie see her father talking to as she waits for him?
(a) The bartender.
(b) A mysterious man.
(c) A prostitute.
(d) Her mother's friends.

3. What do Sissie's parents bicker about in the first summer?
(a) Whether they should be allowing children in the tavern.
(b) Whether she should get a haircut.
(c) Whether the family should leave.
(d) Taking the children out on the lake.

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

5. What does Sissie focus on as her father takes a drink of his beverage in the second summer?
(a) His throat.
(b) His mouth.
(c) His chest.
(d) His hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following describes Jerry's tone of voice as he waits with Sissie for his father?

2. By which of the following items do Sissie's brothers wait?

3. How does Sissie feel when she sees children throwing things at the stuck bird?

4. What is Sissie's reaction to seeing a character vomiting?

5. What does Sissie do on the island in the second summer?

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