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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Henry's casket bears a Nazi flag because:
(a) He was a deserter in the army.
(b) The men from the veteran's post had put it there.
(c) Beverly brought it as a symbol of their avenged brother killed at boot camp.
(d) Beverly put it there as a symbol of his revenge against Henry.

2. 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) The wounds of Jesus Christ.
(c) Marie's carelessness.
(d) Marie's self-hatred.

3. The description of Lulu's work in the kitchen-- filling pots by pointing at them, taking things from the oven that had never been put in--suggests:
(a) She has some sort of magical powers or witchcraft.
(b) She is overworked and exhausted.
(c) She is efficient and prepares dinner in advance.
(d) She has thrown dinner together without much care.

4. Beverly "Hat" Lamartine has many nicknames because:
(a) He always wears a hat.
(b) He feels that people consider his name feminine.
(c) He has lived many places.
(d) He builds up his muscles.

5. Leopolda strikes Marie with the oak pole because:
(a) Marie smiles in class as if she senses the devil's presence.
(b) Marie has been looking through the children's bags.
(c) Marie says she is not afraid of the dark one.
(d) Marie has no confidence in Leopolda.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Marie love to go to Mass as a child?

3. While Albertine is changing in the bathroom, Henry:

4. Though she is heartbroken, Marie says she will not "park herself on the tracks for Nector," which means:

5. Rushes Bear admits she has come to stay with Marie because:

(see the answer key)

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