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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the priest Tara goes to for confession in the novel?
(a) Father Matthews.
(b) Father Cartwright.
(c) Father DeLuca.
(d) Father O'Malley.

2. Tara's mother tells Tara that she did what when she was young in Chapter 3?
(a) Smoked pot.
(b) Joined the army.
(c) Ran away from home.
(d) Beat up a bully.

3. Who confronts Tara about her eccentric behavior in Chapter 4?
(a) Keesha.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Donna.
(d) Paul.

4. What is the name of Tara's neighbor who sees her fleeing from her friend in Chapter 1?
(a) Mrs. Jones.
(b) Mrs. Phillips.
(c) Mrs. Scott.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

5. Tara says that she spent a lot of time with her mother until when, in Chapter 2?
(a) First grade.
(b) Third grade.
(c) Fifth grade.
(d) Kindergarten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tara's least favorite class in Chapter 3?

2. What verb means to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble?

3. Tara says that she doesn't tell her mother that she worries all the time, but by what month does school begin getting harder for her in Chapter 3?

4. To whom does Tara pray to when she is frightened at home alone in Chapter 8?

5. Who wonders if Tara's condition is their fault in Chapter 6?

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