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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Middle sister says that the milkman's communication with her nearly always consists of what?
(a) Compliments.
(b) Jokes.
(c) Questions.
(d) Admonishments.

2. How old is the milkman at the time of the narrative's opening?
(a) Early forties.
(b) Early thirties.
(c) Early twenties.
(d) Late forties.

3. What kinds of abandoned buildings occupy the location called "the ten-minute area" (81)?
(a) Homes.
(b) Churches.
(c) Libraries.
(d) Banks.

4. What action does middle sister take when she hears the milkman make a veiled threat against maybe-boyfriend?
(a) She jumps.
(b) She collapses.
(c) She moans.
(d) She sobs.

5. Which character asks middle sister to go along on a sunset-viewing expedition?
(a) Maybe-boyfriend.
(b) Ma.
(c) Third brother-in-law.
(d) Eldest sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. Middle sister notes that French teacher has "an unnerving amount of" (69) what?

2. Middle sister states in Chapter 2 that she feels what emotion toward third brother-in-law?

3. How many sunsets must French teacher's students write about for homework after their discussion?

4. What malady does middle sister admit to having in Chapter 3?

5. What adjective is used to refer to middle sister's younger sisters?

(see the answer key)

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