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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapter 8 - 11).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Maeve's father bring to the Dutch House for them to eat the first time he showed she and her mother the house?
(a) Pasta salad.
(b) Cold pizza.
(c) Hot dogs.
(d) Sandwiches.

2. What did the Van Hoebeeks make their fortune in?
(a) Coal.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Railroads.
(d) Cars.

3. In Chapter 3, what happens the first time Andrea leaves Maeve and Danny alone with her two daughters?
(a) Danny calls the police and tells them the two daughters have been abandoned.
(b) Maeve is very kind to the daughters and tries to make them feel welcome.
(c) Maeve takes the girls to the park.
(d) Maeve ignores the daughters completely.

4. In Chapter 6, where does Danny feel most at home?
(a) At medical school.
(b) On a building site.
(c) In the Dutch House.
(d) At the charity where he volunteers.

5. In Chapter 6, who was with Cyril Conroy when he fell ill?
(a) Elna Conroy.
(b) Andrea.
(c) Mr. Brennan, who worked for him.
(d) Jocelyn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maeve tell Danny when he asks about her love life?

2. Why does Maeve want Danny to go to medical school so badly?

3. What sport does Danny enjoy the most in high school and college?

4. Who tells Danny the information he uses to make his first purchase of land in Chapter 10?

5. Why is Maeve's portrait hanging in the Dutch House instead of her mother's?

(see the answer key)

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