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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Sissie's complaint about the tavern in Part 3?
(a) It is too smoky.
(b) They don't serve any good food.
(c) It is full of people she hates.
(d) It is too small.

3. How old is Jerry as he waits with Sissie for their father the second summer?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Eight.
(d) Nineteen.

4. In Part 2, where is Frank?
(a) With his friends.
(b) At home babysitting.
(c) At school.
(d) Inside a bar.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the mysterious man asks Sissie about her age, how does she respond?

2. What does Sissie's mother tease her about having in Part 3?

3. Which of the following is used to describe Sissie's father's mannerisms?

4. What is the name of Sissie's younger sibling?

5. What type of bird do the children see that is stuck?

(see the answer key)

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