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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 8 - 10).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Melissa see picking Ria up from school in Chapter 6 that disturbs her?
(a) A white police ribbon on a nearby street, indicating a serious crime.
(b) A knife on the ground.
(c) A dog without an owner.
(d) A robbery in progress.

2. What is the article of clothing called that Ria is wearing to the event?
(a) A cowboy boot.
(b) A wrapper.
(c) A headscarf.
(d) A sari.

3. What does Melissa arrange to do with a friend the following weekend at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) Go to a fancy new restaurant.
(b) Go to the beauty parlor.
(c) Go shopping.
(d) Go to New York City for a weekend.

4. What does Alice tell Melissa to use in the bath to ward off evil spirits?
(a) Butter.
(b) Salt.
(c) Ice.
(d) Baking soda.

5. Who are Melissa's niece and nephew?
(a) Lauren and Warren.
(b) Susan and Stephen.
(c) Sarah and Barry.
(d) Joan and John.

Short Answer Questions

1. How had the Crystal Palace fallen to ruin?

2. Why is Michael so late for the event he is supposed to take Ria to in Chapter 6?

3. How does Damian feel about Melissa after sleeping over at her house in Chapter 10?

4. Who wrote the poem that Evans includes in the novel before Chapter 1?

5. What breaks in the house at a crucial instant for Michael in Chapter 1?

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