2. When Henry Murray returns from a trip to New York, what gifts does he bring for the children?
(a) Books.
(b) Pocketknives for the boys and a gold necklace for March.
(c) A baseball for the boys and a doll for March.
(d) Candy and toys.

3. What does Hollis have for dinner in Chapter 9?
(a) Bologna and cheese sandwich.
(b) Steak.
(c) Cereal.
(d) Barbecue.

4. Where does Hank buy his new shirt for the high school dance?
(a) He shoplifts it from a clothing store.
(b) Discount shop of a supermarket.
(c) From Hollis's closet.
(d) At the drugstore clearance area.

5. Who says, "the definition of a break is a rupture"?
(a) The Judge.
(b) March.
(c) Susie.
(d) Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells March about Hollis's life before he came to live with them?

2. Where did people take Hank for meals when he lived with Alan?

3. What does Hank consider the most beautiful place on earth at twilight?

4. What color are the Judge's eyes?

5. How did Julie die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What relationship does March have with Richard, the man who will be her husband, when she is younger.

2. What horses does Hollis own and why?

3. What kind of information does Susie know as a reporter for the local newspaper?

4. What do March and Susie have for their dinner out in Chapter 10?

5. What subject have March and Susie been dancing around, but which they actually discuss in Chapter 10? Why have they been avoiding it? Who else knows about this secret with March and Susie knowing?

6. Explain what the kids at school think of Hank and how they're mistaken.

7. In general, what do the women in town think about Hollis?

8. In Chapter 9, why is Susie trying to convince March to return home to California.

9. What types of items of Judith's has March located and what has she decided to do with them?

10. Where is March's brother, Alan, living upon her return to Jenkinstown?

(see the answer keys)

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