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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the war suddenly become real to Claudia?
(a) Because she witnessed a bombing.
(b) Because she can't get home.
(c) Because she's reporting it.
(d) Because she worries about Tom.

2. Who takes Claudia a gift basket from Fortnum's while she's in the hospital?
(a) Jasper.
(b) Tom.
(c) Sylvia.
(d) Gordon.

3. What embarrasses Sylvia in Chapter 3?
(a) The rude comments made by Claudia and Gordon to waiters.
(b) Claudia's choice of apparel.
(c) Her hair.
(d) The way Gordon is smacking.

4. What do the hippos in the zoo eat?
(a) Slop.
(b) Potatoes.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Grain.

5. What is missing from Tom's postwar plans as he explains his desires to Claudia?
(a) How he will get what he wants.
(b) A marriage proposal.
(c) How he will start saving for what he wants.
(d) Financial goals.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the opportunity given to Claudia by Mr. Hamilton help her career?

2. What does Lisa find in her mother's secret-compartment ring as a child?

3. What was a "Matilda?"

4. What bothers Claudia about Sylvia in Chapter 3?

5. In what town did Claudia and Tom stay while he was on leave?

(see the answer key)

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