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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 graduation from medical school.
(b) Her graduation from high school.
(c) Her wedding.
(d) Her first steps.

2. Which character does Julia name as having taught her that she should avoid men who play games?
(a) Philip.
(b) Steven.
(c) Max.
(d) Cal.

3. Who asks Julia how she can "listen to sad stories all day long" (137)?
(a) Ellie.
(b) Peanut.
(c) Cal.
(d) Max.

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

5. What vow does Julia make to Girl on the night she researches the subject of feral children?
(a) Not to let anyone hurt her again.
(b) To keep working with her until she says her own name.
(c) Not to allow the media to exploit her.
(d) Not to give up until she finds her parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what part of a "mythic, sleeping beast" (50) are the volcanoes in the Pacific Northwest compared within the text?

2. How many children does Cal have?

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

4. The first room in which Girl is placed had previously served as what kind of facility?

5. What kind of baby animal does Ellie see in Girl's arms when she first sees her up in the maple tree?

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