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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3, Pages 24-49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bam do to try to reconcile after his argument with Maureen in Section 3?
(a) He reads to her.
(b) He leaves her alone.
(c) He talks to her.
(d) He sings to her.

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

3. In Section 2, what did July’s children see that Bam has in the hut?
(a) A gun.
(b) A key to the car.
(c) A cat.
(d) A knife.

4. What did July’s wife give up for the Smalls?
(a) Her extra bed.
(b) Her hut.
(c) Her stove.
(d) Her car.

5. Who helps the Smalls escape their home at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Martha.
(c) Nora.
(d) July.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maureen note in Section 3 that she doesn’t want to hear a spiel on?

2. Why can’t the Smalls fly overseas?

3. What does Maureen become aware of in Section 2 that she is ignorant of in this village?

4. What does Maureen see when she steps out for a rain shower in Section 3?

5. What is surprising about the photo of Maureen and Lydia?

(see the answer key)

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