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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what did Vera spend her time writing?
(a) Letters to penpals around the world.
(b) Letters to politicians.
(c) Novels.
(d) Newspaper articles.

2. Why did Vera's family move when she was eleven years old?
(a) To be near her grandparents.
(b) To be near good schools.
(c) Because her father's job was transferred.
(d) Because they couldn't afford to live in the city anymore.

3. What was Vera reprimanded for doing in Chapter 1?
(a) Skipping school.
(b) Taking part in a political protest.
(c) Talking to her brother's friends.
(d) Dressing in boys' clothes.

4. How did Vera feel about her provincial life?
(a) That it was difficult.
(b) That it was boring.
(c) That it was ideal.
(d) That is was lonely.

5. What did Vera's maternal grandfather do for a living?
(a) He was a painter.
(b) He was a writer.
(c) He was a musician.
(d) He was a professor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Edward tell his family about when he returned from camp?

2. When did Vera sit for her university examination?

3. Which college at the university does Vera decide to enter?

4. What did Vera like to do as a child for amusement?

5. What did Mrs. Heath Jones introduce Vera to while she was at school?

(see the answer key)

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