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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Pete react to having his mother-in-law move in with the family?
(a) He ran around the house, doting on Grandma Moore.
(b) He stayed away from home.
(c) He welcomed Grandma Moore with open arms.
(d) He ignored Grandma completely.

2. What did Pete tell the girls was the most dangerous part of a man-of-war jellyfish?
(a) Its teeth.
(b) Its heart.
(c) Its tentacles.
(d) Its skin.

3. In what country did Charlie vacation for four weeks after announcing her divorce from Pete?
(a) Spain.
(b) South Africa.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Jamaica.

4. What type of plant did Grandma Moore grow on her farm in West Texas?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Rye.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Barley.

5. How long was Pete in town for the purchase of the new house before he had to fly back to Texas to work -- a move that scandalized the neighborhood?
(a) One week.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Three weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mary know that Lecia had been attacked by a jellyfish even though her sister was still in the water?

2. How did Lecia react when she heard the news that Grandma Moore had passed away?

3. Which of the following is NOT something Grandma Moore regularly complained about when she was living with the Karr family?

4. With what type of weapon did Charlie threaten to harm her daughters?

5. How tall was the wave of water Pete saw flooding in from the hurricane?

(see the answer key)

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