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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Tree appreciate Miss Pricherd's arrival?
(a) She always makes a big mess of things.
(b) She always stays too long and asks too many questions.
(c) She always invites all her friends over.
(d) She always eats all the food in the house.

2. Where does Tree try to get Dab to follow her?
(a) Into the wreckage of Brother Rush's car.
(b) Into the streets.
(c) Into the sunshine inside the vision.
(d) Into the house where M'Vy and Brother Rush lived.

3. Why does Tree tell Dab to get up?
(a) She wants time to herself.
(b) They have to go shopping.
(c) Miss Pricherd has to clean his room.
(d) It is time for his lessons.

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

5. What does the man on the stoop remind Tree of?
(a) A beggar.
(b) A fighter.
(c) A blues musician.
(d) A do-wah singer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes the baby happy?

2. What happens when Miss Pricherd opens the door to Tree's little room?

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

4. What does Tree's mother do for work?

5. How does Tree know Brother Rush's name?

(see the answer key)

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