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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eleven - Chapter Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lillian in Chapter Six, what item might keep the children from catching fire?
(a) Straightjackets.
(b) Steel-toed boots.
(c) Race car clothes.
(d) Ice vests.

2. Why does Lillian not want children of her own, as she reveals in Chapter Eight?
(a) Because her mother never showed her love.
(b) Because children frighten her.
(c) Because she does not have the money.
(d) Because she would be bad at being a parent.

3. During the family dinner in Chapter Eight, Lillian thinks the twins look like what in disguise?
(a) Spies.
(b) Sailors.
(c) Cartoons.
(d) Wild children.

4. What mistake does Lillian make while the twins are swimming in Chapter Six?
(a) She falls asleep.
(b) She insults Bessie.
(c) She trips and hurts her ankle.
(d) She breaks a mirror.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Roland following the library trip in Chapter Eight?

2. According to Lillian in Chapter One, what is the name of Madison's husband?

3. During the family dinner in Chapter Eight, with what does Jasper express dissatisfaction?

4. How does Timothy appear when Lillian first sees him in Chapter Eleven?

5. What desire does Lillian feel immediately before the family dinner in Chapter Eight?

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