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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Marie finally confronts Rushes Bear because:
(a) She wants Nector to return home, and Rushes Bear will not let him.
(b) Rushes Bear has pinched the children and pulled their hair.
(c) She can no longer take the additional load caring for the abusive woman.
(d) Rushes Bear continues accusing Marie of ruining her son.

2. What are Marie's reasons for not wanting another child around?
(a) She is ashamed of what the neighbors will think.
(b) She has always hated her sister and her family.
(c) She has too many children and a drunk of a husband.
(d) She has plans to leave with her husband.

3. Though Leopolda is dying, Marie's real reason for visiting her is:
(a) To show Leopolda how far she has come up in the world.
(b) To beg Leopolda's forgiveness for her behavior at the convent.
(c) To offer her daughter Zelda up to the convent.
(d) To get help finding Nector.

4. What interrupts Eli and Marie's exchange in the kitchen?
(a) June calls out from the woods.
(b) Nector returns with pockets full of money.
(c) Marie has to rock June to sleep.
(d) June wakes up and walks into the room.

5. Marie attempts to overthrow Leopolda and punish her by:
(a) Hitting her with the iron spoon.
(b) Locking her in her room.
(c) Stealing her iron spoon.
(d) Telling the nuns how Leopolda scarred her hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Marie pours syrup on her hand while thinking of Leopolda, the scene reminds the reader of what?

2. Leopolda is not impressed by Marie's lifestyle because:

3. Why does Gordie believe he has brought out June's ghost?

4. To drown out the sight and sound of June's ghost, what does Gordie do?

5. The neighborhood gossips come around asking about what?

(see the answer key)

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