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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Marie's quiet behavior after the scalding leads the other nuns to believe:
(a) She is in extreme pain.
(b) She is humble and docile.
(c) She is punishing Leopolda.
(d) She will be a saint someday.

2. Henry doesn't want the red convertible anymore because:
(a) His youthful, passionate, carefree days are over.
(b) He thinks Lyman deserves it more.
(c) He doesn't beleive in material possessions anymore.
(d) He thinks it represents selfishness.

3. Nector's experiences with women have:
(a) Have led to many broken hearts in his home town.
(b) Been rare and unpleasant.
(c) Been frequent enough to infuriate his wife.
(d) Come about without much effort on his part.

4. 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.

5. How has Grandpa Kashpaw changed since Albertine last saw him?
(a) He has aged considerably.
(b) He has grown beligerent.
(c) He has grown fat.
(d) He has forgotten all dates and numbers.

Short Answer Questions

1. The cold weather that drives Henry and Lyman back to the reservation after their visit to Alaska foreshadows:

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

3. When Nector believes he is looking at 14-year-old Marie at the end of the chapter, he is actually looking at:

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

5. Eli's behavior toward Gordie suggests:

(see the answer key)

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