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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Teresa doing at the beginning of "Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush"?
(a) Her homework.
(b) Taking care of the brothers.
(c) Shopping with her mother.
(d) Walking home from school.

2. What does Tree check Dab for?
(a) Fever.
(b) Blood sugar.
(c) Infection.
(d) Jaundice.

3. How old is Teresa?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Twelve.

4. How does Tree approach the recognition that Brother Rush is her brother?
(a) She is afraid.
(b) She is grateful for the knowledge.
(c) She wonders 'why me'.
(d) She is incredulous.

5. What did Tree do in this private place?
(a) Write.
(b) Fantasize.
(c) Draw.
(d) Cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which literary term describes the dialogue?

2. How does the narrator characterize the relationship between Tree and Dab?

3. What makes Dab cry?

4. For how long at a time will Tree and her brother be left along?

5. What was NOT stored in the room Tree claimed as her private place?

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