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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Sissie thinks about her mother, which of the following emotions does she feel?
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Emptiness.
(c) Joy.
(d) Grief.

2. What message about marriage does Sissie convey to the reader?
(a) Marriage is not always linked to romance.
(b) Marriage is only for creating offspring.
(c) Marriage is not important.
(d) Marriage is important regardless of love.

3. What is Jimmy's occupation?
(a) Firefighter.
(b) Chef.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Janitor.

4. Which of the following does Sissie allude to in Part 4?
(a) Her brother's dirty shoes.
(b) Her mother's short hair.
(c) Her father's violent tendencies.
(d) The bird stuck in the water.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the bar that Sissie's parents frequented?

4. Which of the following is a theme in the book?

5. What does the new stand near the bar sell?

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