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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where have Lily and Nona found Sylvie?
(a) Oregon
(b) Wyoming
(c) Kentucky
(d) Florida

2. Who begins to voice objections about Ruth's care?
(a) the neighbors
(b) the school
(c) Lucille
(d) the sheriff

3. What is Sylvie wearing when the aunts see her?
(a) salvaged clothes
(b) swim suit
(c) fur coat
(d) shorts and t-shirt

4. What prompts the sheriff's visit to Ruth's home?
(a) The yard has not been mowed.
(b) The dog is barking too much.
(c) The house has a strange smell.
(d) Ruth is spotted riding a boxcar.

5. What does Sylvie feel about the girls' questions about their mother?
(a) depressed
(b) angry
(c) understanding
(d) put off

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucille demand after she sees Sylvie's picture?

2. Why do Ruth and Lucille stop going to school in March?

3. What do neighboring women bring to Ruth and Sylvie?

4. What does Sylvie bring home after the fight with Lucille over the park bench?

5. What do Lily and Nona do about Sylvie and the girls?

(see the answer key)

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