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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ruth like to do as a child?
(a) Eat flowers.
(b) Eavesdrop.
(c) Catch fireflies.
(d) Swim.

2. In what month do Stan and Mary marry?
(a) March.
(b) April.
(c) June.
(d) August.

3. Why does Simon tell Rhonda not to sell her husband's boat and gear?
(a) The boat is too old to be used.
(b) She should make use if it instead.
(c) He wants it for himself.
(d) It would be the same as selling her sons' futures.

4. What will Lanford give Ruth $300 for in Chapter 3?
(a) A new pair of glasses.
(b) To visit her mother in Concord.
(c) A fancy dress.
(d) A trip to New York.

5. Why doesn't Simon attend the funeral in Chapter 1?
(a) He hated the deceased.
(b) Because of his phobia.
(c) He is away on business.
(d) He is ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Ruth and Cal the horrible smelling item in Chapter 7?

2. Who does Ruth find drinking with Angus in Chapter 4?

3. What is Senator Simon Adams terrified of?

4. Why does Owney maintain traps?

5. What smells horribly in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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