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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 153-212.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Grote's first name in the novel?
(a) Mary.
(b) Emily.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Wilma.

2. How many months ago did Vivian's younger sister Maisie die, according to Molly's research in Section 4?
(a) 8 months ago.
(b) 2 months ago.
(c) 7 months ago.
(d) 5 months ago.

3. What is the name of Jack's mother in the novel?
(a) Marie.
(b) Dina.
(c) Terry.
(d) Vivian.

4. Who is the representative from the Children's Aid Society that comes to take Vivian from the Byrnes?
(a) Mrs. Tate.
(b) Mr. Grote.
(c) Mr. Sorenson.
(d) Mr. Reed.

5. How old does Mr. Grote tell Vivian he is in Section 3?
(a) 29.
(b) 35.
(c) 24.
(d) 32.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the Grotes home described when Vivian first arrives there?

2. What does Fanny give to Vivian as a Christmas gift in 1929?

3. What colloquialism does Vivian recall her grandmother saying after a satisfying supper?

4. What Christian denomination are the Nielsens?

5. Where does Vivian's family take a tenement room for ten dollars a month after arriving in New York?

(see the answer key)

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