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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Sims live alone?
(a) Because all of her family moves away.
(b) Because her house is very small.
(c) Because her husband leaves her.
(d) Because she doesn't get along with her daughter-in-law.

2. What does Lauren's stepmother say we can afford?
(a) Progress.
(b) The stars.
(c) Food.
(d) Education.

3. Why doesn't Reverend Olamina think the company accepts them?
(a) They don't want a minister's family.
(b) They are overeducated.
(c) They are too poor.
(d) They are a Black and Hispanic family.

4. Where does Lauren's dad usually hold his services?
(a) In a church.
(b) On the street.
(c) In their house.
(d) At the University.

5. What does Lauren think is most important to scavenge for Cory and her brothers?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Guns.
(d) Ammunition.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the garden thieves take from the Hsu and Talcott homes?

2. What is Keith allowed to do with the BB gun?

3. Where do most families in the neighborhood get their news?

4. What does Reverend Olamina do when Keith returns?

5. Why doesn't Aura go out for target practice anymore?

(see the answer key)

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