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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Domestic Dilemma.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What news about Marvin does Marvin's brother give to Amelia?
(a) Marvin has died.
(b) Marvin is out of jail.
(c) Marvin has a terminal illness.
(d) Marvin has remarried.

2. What had Martin's wife sprinkled on toast instead of cinnamon?
(a) Cayenne Pepper.
(b) Paprika.
(c) Salt.
(d) Nutmeg.

3. Why will Bitsy's young jockey friend never ride a horse in a race again?
(a) He has entered a different career.
(b) One leg is shorter than the other.
(c) He has retired.
(d) He broke his pelvis.

4. How does Cousin Lymon try to make Marvin laugh?
(a) He tells jokes.
(b) He turns cartwheels.
(c) He wiggles his ears.
(d) He does impersonations.

5. In what state did Martin and Emily live before moving to the big city?
(a) Indiana.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Nebraska.
(d) Arkansas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martin do when Emily sobs at the table?

2. What do Marvin and Lymon do together?

3. What does Mr. Brook find unusual about Madame Zilensky's home a few weeks after her arrival?

4. As the story opens, John Ferris is in a hotel room in what city?

5. Where does Marvin serve time for committing crimes?

(see the answer key)

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