1. What were the names of Vivian's brothers that died in the tenement fire in 1929?
(a) Peter and Billy.
(b) Dominick and James.
(c) Gerald and Mark.
(d) John and Edward.

2. Who throws Vivian out of the Grotes' home?
(a) Miss Larsen.
(b) Mrs. Grote.
(c) Mr. Sorenson.
(d) Mr. Grote.

3. At what time does the Nielsen's store close each day when Vivian begins working there?
(a) 7 p.m.
(b) 5 p.m.
(c) 6 p.m.
(d) 8 p.m.

4. How old does Vivian say she is in the Prologue of the novel?
(a) 84.
(b) 79.
(c) 67.
(d) 91.

5. Who cares for Vivian briefly after the fire kills her family in New York?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Boyd.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Williams.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Connolly.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Schatzman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Byrne say "is one of the most important qualities a young lady can possess" when she introduces her to the clothing factory in Section 2?

2. In what month is Molly's birthday?

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

4. By what name is Dutchy called by the adults on the orphan train?

5. What is the name of the ship that Vivian's family takes to America in 1929?

(see the answer key)

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