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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what historical era does the story begin?
(a) 1920s.
(b) 1970s.
(c) 1950s.
(d) 1890s.

2. Wilbur Larch's father is described as having been what?
(a) A preacher.
(b) A drunk.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A banker.

3. After the prostitute dies, her daughter comes to see Dr. Larch and hands him a brown bottle that contains a solution promising to do what in Chapter 2?
(a) Cause miscarriages.
(b) Cure cancer.
(c) Induce sleep.
(d) Relieve headaches.

4. What is Homer's last name in the novel?
(a) Worthington.
(b) Stone.
(c) Larch.
(d) Wells.

5. Who is one of the nurses who works in the boys' division of the hospital orphanage and who tries to never repeat names when naming the babies?
(a) Nurse Edna.
(b) Nurse Melissa.
(c) Nurse Beth.
(d) Nurse Angela.

Short Answer Questions

1. The third family that adopts Homer does so when he is how old?

2. Wilbur Larch's mother worked for whom?

3. Homer discovers the abortions that take place at the orphanage when he discovers what in a wastebasket?

4. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Larch delivers babies where?

5. In Chapter 2, the author describes a place off what street that performs the illegal abortions without a medical doctor?

(see the answer key)

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