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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Maggie asks "Who?" as she wanders, who tries to answer her question?
(a) A man passing by.
(b) Mudder.
(c) A beggar woman.
(d) A well-dressed gentleman.

2. What is Jimmie's family's last name?
(a) Murphy.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Smith.
(d) Jones.

3. What does the author say disguises Maggie's looks when she is a child?
(a) Bruises.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Fear.
(d) Shadows.

4. During the fight between Mudder and Fader in Chapter 3, what sound accompanies the howls, groans, and shrieks?
(a) The crash of breaking glass.
(b) Music from another apartment.
(c) The crash of splintering furniture.
(d) Maggie's quiet sobbing.

5. Who steals the pail from Jimmie as he carries it back to the old woman?
(a) Mudder.
(b) Fader.
(c) Blue Billie.
(d) Pete.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pete become more eloquent and elaborate in descriptions of his bravery and fighting skill?

2. What does the end of Chapter 13 say that Mudder goes through life doing?

3. How does Pete treat Maggie as they watch the beginning of the show?

4. Who does Maggie wish she could talk to about Pete?

5. What does Jimmie do when Maggie cries out to him?

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