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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following statements represents Sissie's hope for the way Jesse ages?
(a) She hopes he never ages.
(b) She hopes he ages quickly.
(c) She hopes she ages slower than he does.
(d) She hopes he ages smoothly.

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

3. In what way does Sissie's father offer to let her row the boat?
(a) Inquisitively.
(b) Interestingly.
(c) Jokingly.
(d) Angrily.

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

5. Which of her children does Sissie's mother claim was an accident?
(a) Her second youngest child.
(b) Her second oldest child.
(c) Her oldest child.
(d) Her youngest child.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After witnessing a character vomiting, where does Sissie wish that she was?

3. What does Sissie drink as she sits with her parents in Part 3?

4. How does Sissie describe her father's build?

5. Who joins Sissie's family as they sit in the first summer?

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