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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gordie tells Eli "I'm contaminated," what does he mean?
(a) He is an alcoholic.
(b) He is sick.
(c) He bears the guilt for June's death.
(d) He is dirty from the day's work.

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

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

4. Eli's behavior toward Gordie suggests:
(a) He cares for Gordie and is honest with him.
(b) He blames Gordie for June's death.
(c) He has no patience for Gordie's alcholism.
(d) He is exactly the same as Gordie.

5. When Marie says she "did for Nector what [she] learned from the nun," she means:
(a) She blames his actions on
(b) She tries to scar him.
(c) She struggles to overpower him.
(d) She offers him salvation and forgiveness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sister Mary could be described as:

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

3. During their power struggle, Marie realizes:

4. Though Leopolda is dying, Marie's real reason for visiting her is:

5. Marie struggles with Zelda's growing up because:

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