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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the food and necessities at the house during the flood?
(a) on the lower floor
(b) in the garage
(c) on the second floor
(d) in the attic

2. Who do the girls see at the lake after cutting school for a few days?
(a) Sylvie
(b) Molly
(c) a teacher from school
(d) the principal

3. What does Lucille have to take to school after she is absent?
(a) a note from Sylvie
(b) her homework for two days
(c) a note from a doctor
(d) nothing

4. What do neighboring women bring to Ruth and Sylvie?
(a) dog food and a leash
(b) cleaning supplies
(c) casseroles, knitted scarves, gloves, and hats
(d) a lawnmower

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What picture does Sylvie show Lucille as her husband?

2. Why does Sylvie bond with Ruth and Lucille?

3. What excuse does Sylvie give the school for the girls' problems?

4. How does the grandfather die?

5. What prompts the sheriff's visit to Ruth's home?

(see the answer key)

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