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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 213-278.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Approximately how many children were relocated and adopted from the orphan trains during the Orphan Train Movement?
(a) 120,000.
(b) 100,000.
(c) 300,000.
(d) 250,000.

2. How old does Vivian say she was when her parents died in the Prologue?
(a) 7.
(b) 14.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

3. What was the name of the turtle that Molly had as a child before she entered foster care?
(a) Byron.
(b) Shelly.
(c) Carmine.
(d) Peter.

4. How many students are in the classroom with Vivian at her new school when she lives with the Grotes?
(a) 23.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 16.

5. What is the first question that Molly asks Vivian for her American History assignment?
(a) Do you believe in ghosts?
(b) How old are you?
(c) Where were you born?
(d) What is the longest journey you have taken?

Short Answer Questions

1. The Penobscot Indians are a tribe belonging to what confederacy?

2. What is Mrs. Nielsen's first name in the novel?

3. How many years ago does Vivian say her husband died when she first meets Molly?

4. Where is Vivian when she is adopted by the Byrnes?

5. How old was Molly when her maternal grandmother died?

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