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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Julia recalls that at her mother's funeral, which character had "taken care of everything and everyone" (94)?
(a) Ellie.
(b) Peanut.
(c) Cal.
(d) Julia.

2. When Ellie tells Julia that everything will be okay, Julia makes a reference to which character?
(a) Their mother.
(b) Max.
(c) Their father.
(d) Cal.

3. How many pounds has Ellie's best female friend gained in the few years prior to the novel's opening?
(a) 50.
(b) 10.
(c) 20.
(d) 30.

4. Which character is sent by Ellie to the diner to fetch a hot meal that may lure Girl out of the maple tree?
(a) Cal.
(b) Earl.
(c) Peanut.
(d) Lori.

5. What kind of reading material does Ellie peruse over and over in Chapter 13?
(a) Missing children reports.
(b) Tax forms.
(c) Fashion magazines.
(d) Overdue bills.

Short Answer Questions

1. Julia and Ellie's mother had confided in which character(s) about the deepest secrets of her marriage?

2. What action taken by the media causes Ellie to think that they will soon drop all coverage of Alice's story?

3. What is the name of the local reporter who works for the Gazette?

4. What does Ellie threaten to do to the local reporter if he publishes anything about Julia?

5. Julia fills one area of Alice's bedroom with how many potted plants?

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