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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What instrument had Ellie's father played?
(a) The guitar.
(b) The drums.
(c) The piano.
(d) The fiddle.

2. What activity does Max undertake alone each Friday night?
(a) He goes to the movies.
(b) He goes for a run.
(c) He goes for a swim.
(d) He goes bowling.

3. Julia and Ellie's mother had confided in which character(s) about the deepest secrets of her marriage?
(a) Earl.
(b) Julia and Ellie.
(c) Julia.
(d) Ellie.

4. On what type of object is Alice sitting when Julia and Ellie finally locate her?
(a) A trash can.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A tree.
(d) A bench.

5. Which character does Julia tell first after she decides to try to adopt Alice?
(a) Ellie.
(b) Earl.
(c) Cal.
(d) Max.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the advice-seeker respond to Julia's suggestions for getting closer to Alice?

2. In what way does Julia attempt to tame Alice's hair?

3. Julia notes that Girl "appears to be terrified of" (96) objects with what two traits?

4. Julia asks Max to promise that someday he will tell her more about what subject?

5. What activity does Ellie suggest the advice-seeker take once per day in order to build a bond with Alice?

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