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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9, Pages 122-142.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what do the Smalls become intoxicated?
(a) Mead.
(b) Liquor.
(c) Wine.
(d) Meat.

2. What do both Maureen and Bam refuse from July at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Sugar.
(b) Milk.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tea.

3. Why does Martha find it odd when July answers her questions?
(a) She is used to him not being there.
(b) She is used to him being mean to her.
(c) She is used to not being heard.
(d) She is used to him ignoring her.

4. What is Maureen afraid of, in terms of the children and the water?
(a) Illness.
(b) Feces.
(c) It is too warm.
(d) It is too cold.

5. What greeting does Daniel give the man at the gathering place?
(a) None.
(b) A raised fist.
(c) A hand shake.
(d) A hug.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the end of Section 7, what does Maureen realize about July and his feelings for her?

2. In Section 5, what does Maureen wonder about the town woman?

3. What does Maureen understand about the question she asks July in Section 5 that puts him ill at ease?

4. What is Bam’s profession?

5. What does Maureen suggest in Section 9 that they need to do to save July?

(see the answer key)

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