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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, how long after Hortense arrives does Mr. Todd come to see Queenie?
(a) 45 minutes.
(b) Not 5 minutes.
(c) About 10 minutes.
(d) 2 hours.

2. Where were the Black soldiers from that Gilbert saw in Chapter 14?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Florida.

3. How many children were in GIlbert's family?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

4. What is the name of the inside girl Queenie's brother stay with when the rest of the family goes to the Empire Exhibition?
(a) Annie.
(b) Peggy.
(c) Meg.
(d) Molly.

5. What type of business did Gilbert's mother start to support the family?
(a) Bread.
(b) Cookie.
(c) Cake.
(d) Pastry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Celia's mother wearing in Chapter 4, the first time Hortense saw her?

2. In Chapter 4, was the name of the student that challenged Hortense the most?

3. In Chapter 16, how many GIs are incensed when GIlbert and Queenie have tea?

4. How many stairs were in the house in Earls Court?

5. In Chapter 10, where does Gilbert sleep the first night after Hortense arrives?

(see the answer key)

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