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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wishes that their father were dead?
(a) Sissie.
(b) Sissie's sister.
(c) Frank.
(d) Jerry.

2. Which of the following is obvious to the reader by the second summer about Sissie's father?
(a) He is an alcoholic.
(b) He does not know how to row a boat.
(c) He abuses drugs.
(d) He does not love his children.

3. How does Sissie describe her mother in the first summer detailed?
(a) Pretty.
(b) Obtrusive.
(c) Loud-mouthed.
(d) A drunkard.

4. Which of the following might be considered a tone in the story?
(a) Angst.
(b) Nostalgic.
(c) Ironic.
(d) Sadness.

5. Which of the following describes Jerry's tone of voice as he waits with Sissie for his father?
(a) Demanding.
(b) Shrill.
(c) Whispering.
(d) Whiny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following details is provided about Jerry's appearance?

2. Which of the following characters are most likable in the first summer?

3. Which of the following is offered to Sissie by a woman in the first summer?

4. Which of the following literary devices is present in the book?

5. Which of the following thoughts does Sissie have about her father?

(see the answer key)

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