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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What physical reaction did Mary have when her grandmother was around that was her first feeling of "nervousness"?
(a) Her pulse quickened.
(b) Her palms became sweaty.
(c) Her stomach tightened.
(d) Her throat became dry.

2. How did Mary know that Lecia had been attacked by a jellyfish even though her sister was still in the water?
(a) She could hear Lecia's screaming.
(b) She could feel Lecia's pain.
(c) She could see Lecia's blood.
(d) She could smell Lecia's skin burning.

3. What color was the paint that Mary smeared over her face and mouth while her mother was out of the painting studio?
(a) Green.
(b) Orange.
(c) Blue.
(d) Purple.

4. During what month of the year were the construction projects in the Karr family home complete, allowing for Grandma Moore to finally move in?
(a) May.
(b) February.
(c) August.
(d) November.

5. In what city did Grandma Moore live during Mary's childhood?
(a) Lajitas.
(b) Lubbock.
(c) Live Oak.
(d) Lyford.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What war was Robert returning home from when he decided to commit suicide?

3. At the opening of the novel, in what room of the house was Mary lying when the doctor arrived?

4. What condition was Mary's mother diagnosed with when Mary was a child?

5. During what major event in American history was Charlie Moore born?

(see the answer key)

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