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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nadine do instead of calling her parents?
(a) Weep.
(b) Watch tv.
(c) Read a book.
(d) Go out for groceries.

2. Why does Nadine not ask her co-worker Josette to tell Ms. Hinds’ parents that she cannot be found?
(a) She does not want Josette to see her acting weak.
(b) She does not want that camaradarie with Josette.
(c) She does not want to let Ms. Hinds go home without seeing her.
(d) She does not want to owe Josette a favor.

3. Why does Ka say she wished her father would never stop smiling?
(a) Because he smiled so rarely.
(b) Because his smile hid his scar.
(c) Because he could be vicious when he was not smiling.
(d) Because he was so beautiful when he smiled.

4. What does Ka’s father leave the Fonteneaus’ house with?
(a) Lemongrass.
(b) Fruits from their garden.
(c) Fish from their lake.
(d) Flowers.

5. What is Nadine’s reputation on the ward where she works?
(a) Open and confiding
(b) Conspiratorial.
(c) Professional and cold.
(d) Not friendly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Ka born and raised?

2. What do Nadine’s parents ask her to do, in their letter?

3. How does Nadine characterize the woman she sees reflected in the elevator doors?

4. How does Nadine’s mother characterize her father’s health in her letter to Nadine?

5. Why has Eric stayed on in this cheap basement apartment?

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