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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What changed Tom's mind about his postwar plans?
(a) After killing so many people in war, he wants to see things grow now.
(b) The price of poinsettia seeds.
(c) He thinks Claudia can get him a publishing deal.
(d) He has a natural talent for art.

2. How old was Claudia when she prayed for God to kill her brother because he could outrun her?
(a) 6.
(b) 31.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

3. What is Claudia's one memory of her father?
(a) Him holding her in his arms.
(b) Him lifting her on his shoulders.
(c) Sitting on the beach with him.
(d) A special Christmas gift he gave her.

4. What is Jasper's greatest advantage in Rocqueville?
(a) His cheekbones.
(b) His extended vocabulary.
(c) Being seen with Claudia.
(d) His accent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reared Lisa?

2. According to Chapter 2, which woman does Claudia admire most?

3. How many soldiers were discovered wounded at the armored car wreckage?

4. What causes Claudia to burst into tears on the fifth day of her hospital stay?

5. While in Rocqueville, what does Jasper pretend to be?

(see the answer key)

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