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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what object in the front garden do the friends of third sister describe as "sinister" (337)?
(a) A hedge.
(b) A dog.
(c) A statue.
(d) A cat.

2. To whom does ma hand over her purse in Chapter 6?
(a) Middle sister.
(b) Real milkman.
(c) Eldest sister.
(d) Wee sisters.

3. What is NOT one of middle sister's objections to the idea of living with maybe-boyfriend when he suggests it?
(a) The size of the hoard at maybe-boyfriend's house.
(b) The possibility of harming their relationship.
(c) The need to be at home for her younger sisters.
(d) The damage that would be done to her reputation.

4. What practice of middle sister's does longest friend say she had consistently warned middle sister to stop performing?
(a) Reading while walking.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Making eye contact.
(d) Listening to the radio.

5. For whom does ma express uncharacteristic affection during her conversation with middle sister about real milkman?
(a) Da.
(b) Wee sisters.
(c) Tablets girl's sister.
(d) Third brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character does middle sister consider to be an "armchair supporter" (112) of renouncers, rather than an actual renouncer?

2. After the departure of maybe-boyfriend's parents, the son had "never heard from their parents again, except" (31) through what medium?

3. What color van does middle sister see across the street from her college class, causing her to think that the milkman is inside?

4. How does longest friend get word to middle sister that she wants to meet with her?

5. Middle sister finally reveals that she had been how old at the time of the mass-slaughter of animals in her neighborhood?

(see the answer key)

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