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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The real purpose for Sister Leopolda's long oak pole with the hook at the end is:
(a) Shaking birds' nests from the trees.
(b) Tapping bread loaves in the oven.
(c) Opening high windows.
(d) Opening closet doors.

3. Marie compares herself to:
(a) The black stones of June's abandoned rosary.
(b) A pebble at the bottom of a lake ground down by the waves.
(c) A pebble in a still, quiet place.
(d) A pebble at the shore of a lake gently caressed by the waves.

4. "Lulu's Boys" is written in third person limited point of view, but the thoughts which other character are revealed at the start of the story?
(a) Lulu.
(b) Gerry.
(c) Henry Jr.
(d) Henry.

5. Marie's vision of herself stops her from running away because:
(a) She believes running away would be a sin.
(b) She believes she will be a saint and Leopolda will have to worship her.
(c) She believes God is telling her to forgive Leopolda.
(d) She believes Leopolda is sorry for what she did to Marie.

Short Answer Questions

1. The fish images in the story imply:

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

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

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

5. Marie smiles when she hears the Dark One in the closet because:

(see the answer key)

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