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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does one character think Mother is relieved when Father dies?
(a) Because she was tired of taking care of him.
(b) Because she doesn't like him.
(c) Because he has so much less work now.
(d) Because he was self-centered.

2. Where do Jack and Julie make cement?
(a) In the cellar.
(b) In the yard.
(c) In Mother's room.
(d) In the garden.

3. Who does Derek tell Jack that he (Jack) is like?
(a) Sue.
(b) Julie.
(c) Himself.
(d) Tom.

4. Who does not cry as they wait to tell the others about Mother's death?
(a) Tom.
(b) Jack.
(c) Julie.
(d) Sue.

5. The day after Mother's death, who thinks they should tell someone?
(a) Jack.
(b) Julie.
(c) Sue.
(d) Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives a science fiction novel as a birthday gift?

2. At what age did Derek start playing pool at his favorite hall?

3. Who develops a special relationship with Mother as she gets sicker?

4. What do Julie and Jack get as Sue waits in the kitchen with a crying Tom?

5. Who has been waiting about an hour to play Derek in pool?

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