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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 140 - 158.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kate say the book club will do after they complete the book they're working on?
(a) Talk about the plot with George
(b) Set aside a day to compare characters
(c) Take a week to talk about the theme
(d) Go to the next book

2. What color is Teresa's coat on the first morning she arrives at the Gulden house?
(a) Purple
(b) Orange
(c) Red
(d) Yellow

3. What are the final words George says to Ellen as he disappears up the stairway?
(a) That she should remember that she has a duty
(b) That she should remember that he takes the night shift
(c) That the family is nearing bankrupt because of the medical bills
(d) That she should call on the boys for help

4. What does Ellen say about the sound of her father's voice as he heads up the stairway after their argument?
(a) That it's disembodied like the Cheshire Cat
(b) That there's a stutter to it like the Cowardly Lion
(c) That it sounds drugged like the Mad Hatter
(d) That it's lofty, like the Wizard of Oz

5. What are two of the items Ellen remembers they need at home?
(a) Break and trash bags
(b) Toilet bowl cleaner and milk
(c) Coffee and eggs
(d) Freezer bags and sugar

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Kate's hair?

2. What does Jules think of Jonathan?

3. Which of the following was not one of the first books Kate and Ellen buy for their book club?

4. Why does Ellen say she can't be angry with George?

5. Which of the following is NOT among the possessions Ellen brings back from New York?

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