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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way is Frank associated with Julia?
(a) He is her accountant.
(b) He is her hairstylist.
(c) He is her father.
(d) He is her defense lawyer.

2. The sight of what instrument in her old childhood home causes her to be "blindsided by a memory" (61) of her mother?
(a) A violin.
(b) A xylophone.
(c) A piano.
(d) A ukulele.

3. What is the legal first name of Ellie's best female friend who goes by the nickname Peanut?
(a) Susan.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Penelope.
(d) Persephone.

4. With whom does Ellie recall having her first kiss beneath the same maple tree in which Girl is sitting?
(a) Earl.
(b) Steve.
(c) Cal.
(d) Max.

5. Julia's mother, the person named as the only one who "had believed in a bright future for Julia," (50) had not lived long enough to see which milestone in Julia's life?
(a) Her first steps.
(b) Her graduation from high school.
(c) Her wedding.
(d) Her graduation from medical school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only detail Ellie shares with Julia about the situation for which she needs help?

2. Who rushes into the police station to say that Ellie must come to Magnolia Street right away?

3. In what way are Julia and Ellie related?

4. Julia considers herself to have grown up "in the shadow of" (50) which member of her family?

5. Which character is sent by Ellie to the diner to fetch a hot meal that may lure Girl out of the maple tree?

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