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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Marie pours syrup on her hand while thinking of Leopolda, the scene reminds the reader of what?
(a) The wound Leopolda inflicted on Marie.
(b) Marie's carelessness.
(c) Marie's self-hatred.
(d) The wounds of Jesus Christ.

2. Rushes Bear disowns Nector after the birth of his child because:
(a) He calls Marie a name.
(b) He is not home for the birth of his youngest child.
(c) He has behaved selfishly and shamefully.
(d) He has refused to pay for the medicine woman.

3. Leopolda is not impressed by Marie's lifestyle because:
(a) She doesn't believe Marie's stories.
(b) She still feels Marie is under the influence of the Dark One.
(c) She knows Nector is a drunk.
(d) She only values holyness.

4. When Zelda delivers the letter, what does Marie do?
(a) Reads the letter immediately, not caring who sees.
(b) Blames Zelda for the day's unhappy events.
(c) Bursts into tears.
(d) Tells her to change her clothes, then reads the letter.

5. Marie struggles with Zelda's growing up because:
(a) She thinks Zelda is still a child and unable to make choices.
(b) She fears losing control over Zelda's thoughts and decisions.
(c) She still needs Zelda, but wants her to be free to make choices.
(d) She fears Zelda will choose to go to the convent as an adult.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nector arrives, what does Marie do with the letter?

2. The darkness of the night "lifting" coincides with Sister Mary's discovery that:

3. The neighborhood gossips come around asking about what?

4. Sister Mary could be described as:

5. Sister Mary hears Gordie's confession because:

(see the answer key)

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