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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many others from their class does the narrator say came to the Cottages in chapter 10?
(a) Seven.
(b) Eight.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

2. Who calls Tommy an idiot in chapter 1 for not seeing that the boys are going to ignore him while picking players for the sports team?
(a) Kathy.
(b) Laura.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Jenny.

3. In chapter 14, why does Chrissie say she and Rodney like to buy birthday cards in bulk?
(a) They are cheap and are always on hand.
(b) They are a cheap alternative to construction paper.
(c) They like the art on them.
(d) They like to use them as postcards.

4. In chapter 14, what causes Rodney's group to run away from the office?
(a) A dog begins barking at them.
(b) One of the women waves to them.
(c) A child stops and stares at them.
(d) A cop tells them to move on.

5. Why was often terribly cold in the farmhouse at the Cottages, as mentioned in chapter 10?
(a) The house was impossible to heat due to its size.
(b) The weather made it impossible to keep up with the temperatures.
(c) The caretaker rarely brought in enough heaters.
(d) The house was in poor repair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse did Miss Emily give for the lack of tokens offered in exchange for the art Madame took away?

2. In chapter 16, how does the narrator make her intention to become a carer immediately known?

3. What lie has Ruth told Chrissie that Tommy nearly blows for her in chapter 13?

4. What changes does the narrator note about her relationship with Ruby in chapter 11?

5. In chapter 21, what picture does Tommy notice on Madame's wall?

(see the answer key)

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