View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven - Chapter Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lillian in Chapter One, what was the name of the headmistress of Lillian's high school?
(a) Ms. Leary.
(b) Ms. Lerman.
(c) Ms. Landers.
(d) Ms. Lipton.

2. Who interrupts the family dinner in Chapter Eight?
(a) Carl.
(b) Lillian.
(c) Mary.
(d) Timothy.

3. In Chapter Three, when the twins ask Lillian if she will ever leave them, how does she reply?
(a) "Presently."
(b) "Soon."
(c) "Never."
(d) "Later."

4. According to Bessie in Chapter Six, why did she and her brother run away?
(a) Because they hate their father.
(b) Because they miss their grandparents.
(c) Because they think it would be easier for everyone.
(d) Because they think Lillian is mean.

5. What desire does Lillian feel immediately before the family dinner in Chapter Eight?
(a) The desire to take the twins.
(b) The desire to go home.
(c) The desire to go back to school.
(d) The desire to get pregnant.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does the novel take place?

2. Upon seeing Timothy watching the twins in Chapter Six, how does Bessie react?

3. According to Lillian in Chapter One, to whom is Madison married?

4. What does Madison call her servants in Chapter Two?

5. According to Lillian in Chapter Two, what are children?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 224 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample