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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Ruth, Lucille and Sylvie marooned during the flood?
(a) in the church
(b) in the attic
(c) on the roof
(d) on the top floor of the house

2. What did Ruth and Lucille's father do when the girls were young?
(a) died
(b) moved to Florida
(c) became a millionaire
(d) deserted the family

3. How do Ruth and Lucille feel about Sylvie when they meet her?
(a) They are indifferent.
(b) They are afraid of her.
(c) They hate her.
(d) They like her.

4. Why does Sylvie think the woman with four children is alone?
(a) She is on her way home.
(b) Her children were taken from her.
(c) The woman's husband has the children.
(d) She does not have any money to feed them.

5. What does Sylvie say when asked if she wants children?
(a) She says she has some.
(b) She wants to adopt.
(c) She ignores the question.
(d) She refuses to answer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the grandmother's house after the flood waters go away?

2. Why do Ruth and Lucille follow Sylvie when she leaves the house the day after she arrives there?

3. Where do Lily and Nona live?

4. What kind of residence do Lily and Nona have?

5. Why does Ruth hit Sylvie?

(see the answer key)

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