2. What has happened to Jean's mother in Chapter 27?
(a) She has had a fall and has to stay in the hospital for a while.
(b) She is given last rites by the priest.
(c) She dies.
(d) She is diagnosed with dementia.

3. Where does Gretchen go when she leaves home?
(a) To her father's.
(b) To her sister's.
(c) To live with Martha.
(d) To her mother's.

4. How does Howard say he felt when Gretchen told him she was leaving him?
(a) Like a father.
(b) Like a brute.
(c) Like a brother.
(d) Like a priest.

5. What does Jean advise her readers never to throw away?
(a) A collar from a shirt.
(b) An old shoe.
(c) An old plastic raincoat.
(d) A worn sweater.

6. In Chapter 18, what does Howard fix for Jean?
(a) Her shoe.
(b) Edie's broach.
(c) Her roof.
(d) Her car.

7. What does Margaret try to give Jean in Chapter 16?
(a) A drawing.
(b) A song.
(c) A shoe.
(d) A shilling for tea.

8. In Chapter 17, what does Howard's aunt harvest every year?
(a) Oranges.
(b) Apples.
(c) Persimmons.
(d) Garlic.

9. In Chapter 26, what does Jean's mother say to her regarding Howard?
(a) To be careful.
(b) To watch her money with him.
(c) To cut him loose.
(d) To love him well.

10. What does Margaret tell Jean her reading level is?
(a) Age 11.
(b) Age 13.
(c) Age 18.
(d) Age 8.

11. In Chapter 28, what does Jean think her mother looks like in the hospital?
(a) Brave.
(b) More masculine.
(c) Like a child.
(d) Like a priest.

12. What does Jean tell Mrs. Bowland her mother never had much of to begin with?
(a) Confidence.
(b) Bravery.
(c) Money.
(d) Street sense.

13. In Chapter 26, what does Jean try for the first time?
(a) Sardines and olives.
(b) Pot pie.
(c) Garlic.
(d) Apple tart.

14. In Chapter 17, where does Gretchen invite Jean with the family?
(a) To the park.
(b) To visit Howard's aunt in Maidstone.
(c) To the theater.
(d) To the movies.

15. What is Howard's aunt's name?
(a) Janet.
(b) Riki.
(c) Edie.
(d) Helen.