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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nine - Chapter Ten.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lillian in Chapter Two, what are children?
(a) An awful responsibility.
(b) A joyful love.
(c) A desperate need.
(d) A great burden.

2. What did the twins do immediately following the death of their mother, as revealed in Chapter Six?
(a) Ran away.
(b) Called the police.
(c) Went outside and burst into flames.
(d) Burned down their home.

3. According to Madison in Chapter One, for what position is her husband being considered?
(a) Secretary of Education.
(b) Secretary of Agriculture.
(c) Secretary of Defense.
(d) Secretary of State.

4. According to the twins in Chapter Five, when do the fires most often occur?
(a) When they are upset.
(b) When they are hungry.
(c) When they are having fun.
(d) When they are tired.

5. According to Bessie in Chapter Nine, where does the fire phenomenon begin?
(a) In the head.
(b) In the stomach.
(c) In the feet.
(d) In the chest.

Short Answer Questions

1. The country doctor in Chapter Nine is particularly valued for which quality?

2. Madison's son shows Lillian his collection of what in Chapter Two?

3. What information horrifies Lillian in Chapter Five?

4. When Lillian goes to visit Madison in Chapter One, how does she travel?

5. According to Lillian in Chapter Four, which part of her suffered the most damage from Bessie's attack?

(see the answer key)

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