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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sister Leopolda's actions characterize her as:
(a) Loving but strict.
(b) Severe yet reverent.
(c) Fanatical and obsessive.
(d) Pious and docile.

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

3. To what does Nector compares Marie?
(a) A horse-thieving drunk.
(b) A little girl.
(c) A wounded goose caught in his traps.
(d) A tree that doubles back and whips singing.

4. Leopolda claims Marie has received the stigmata because:
(a) Leopolda has forgiven Marie.
(b) Leopolda has to cover up the fact that she stabbed Marie.
(c) Leopolda believes Marie has humility of spirit.
(d) Leopolda wants to gain attention by claiming the stigmata.

5. How are Marie and Rushes Bear "related" by the end of the story?
(a) Marie discovers that Rushes Bear was her mother all along.
(b) The discover that Marie and Nector are cousins.
(c) They are both lonely, having survived unsuccessful marriages, and care for each other.
(d) They are both willing to overlook Fleur Pillager's interference in their marriages.

Short Answer Questions

1. Albertine's mother does not tell her about June's death because:

2. The conversation between Zelda and Aurelia suggests what?

3. Leopolda claims she is interested in Marie in particular because:

4. What are Marie's reasons for not wanting another child around?

5. In what way does Albertine cause her mother's downfall?

(see the answer key)

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