3. Which of the following is a theme in the book, visible in the first summer?
(a) Animal nurturing.
(b) Devotion to one's mother.
(c) Devotion to self.
(d) Imperfections in the world.

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

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

6. What is the reaction of the adults to Sissie's brothers and their begging?
(a) They ignore the boys.
(b) They reply positively to the boys.
(c) They reply negatively to the boys.
(d) The boys are disciplined.

7. What do the children begin throwing at the stuck bird?
(a) Trash.
(b) Stones.
(c) Food.
(d) Cups.

8. How does Sissie describe her father's build?
(a) He has always had a fit body from working out often.
(b) He has thin but strong arms.
(c) He is large with little muscle tone.
(d) He is thin but flabby.

9. Why does Sissie first taste beer?
(a) She wants to be glamorous like her mother.
(b) To be polite.
(c) She has always been curious about it.
(d) She does not taste the beer.

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

11. Whom does Sissie try to pacify as she waits for her father in the second summer?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Jerry.
(d) Her younger sibling.

12. Where was the family in the first summer before they came to the tavern?
(a) A festival for Independence Day.
(b) At a birthday party.
(c) A parade.
(d) A family dinner.

13. Which of the following is the name of Sissie's youngest brother?
(a) Jesse.
(b) Frank.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Jerry.

14. Which of the following details is provided about Jerry's appearance?
(a) He has fleabites on his legs.
(b) He has pimples.
(c) He has red hair.
(d) He has very greasy hair.

15. According to Sissie, what color does her father's face turn as he drinks?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Tan.
(d) Purple.