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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is the protagonist when the tree rebellion takes place?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Sixteen.

2. What kind of grass blows in the grass harp?
(a) Moss grass.
(b) Reed grass.
(c) Crimson grass.
(d) Indian grass.

3. Where does Verena meet Dr. Ritz?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) New York.
(c) St. Louis.
(d) Chicago.

4. How old is Dolly?
(a) Fourty.
(b) Fifty-five.
(c) Sixty.
(d) Fifty.

5. What kind of cemetery is near the China tree?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Episcopal.
(c) Baptist.
(d) Catholic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the character whom Verena had been attached to and heartbroken by?

2. How old is Riley when he comes to live in the town?

3. What does the Judge call Dorothy fondly in Chapter 3?

4. In what state does the novel take place?

5. What is the name of the narrator's father?

(see the answer key)

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