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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the setting for the story about the Pomeroy family?
(a) A restuarant in Laud's Head.
(b) A small house in Laud's Head.
(c) A seaside mansion in Laud's Head.
(d) An apartment in Laud's Head.

2. What are the Whitemores concerned about financially?
(a) Not making enough money.
(b) Keeping their same jobs.
(c) Getting a big house.
(d) Sending money back home.

3. What is the reason for the family being together at Laud's Head?
(a) Funeral.
(b) Family get-together.
(c) Wedding.
(d) Business.

4. What does James Clancy do at his job?
(a) Clerk.
(b) Assistant.
(c) Elevator operator.
(d) Mailroom worker.

5. What kind of employee is James Clancy?
(a) Lazy.
(b) Ideal.
(c) So-so.
(d) Bad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What upsets Irene?

2. What is the name of Mr. Rowantree's friend?

3. Who do the other children in the Pomeroy family dislike?

4. Where are the Malloys traveling to?

5. What kind of music do Irene and Jim like?

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