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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapter 12 - 15).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Danny's father most comfortable with, in Danny's opinion in Chapter 2?
(a) The people in his office.
(b) The other gamblers.
(c) His tenants.
(d) His family.

2. What animals were infesting the Dutch House when Danny's family moved in?
(a) Deer.
(b) Rats.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Raccoons.

3. Who does Maeve offer to give a ride home to at the train station the night before Thanksgiving in Chapter 8?
(a) Celeste.
(b) Jocelyn.
(c) Elna.
(d) Fluffy.

4. In Chapter 7, who does Maeve turn to for legal advice about the situation with Andrea?
(a) Lawyer Gooch, an old friend of their father's.
(b) A friend's father, who was an estate lawyer.
(c) Maeve and Danny's grandfather, who was also a laywer.
(d) Her boyfriend, who was a lawyer.

5. What happens to Maeve right after her and Danny's mother leaves for good?
(a) She runs away.
(b) She joins the army.
(c) She attempts suicide.
(d) She develops diabetes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fluffy tell Danny about his mother in Chapter 12?

2. What sport do Maeve and Danny sometimes play together for fun?

3. Why is it difficult for Cyril Conroy to go up and down stairs in Chapter 4?

4. On the train home for Thanksgiving in Chapter 8, what do many passengers ask Danny to do for them?

5. In Chapter 6, what does Andrea order because she thinks there will not be enough for Cyril's funeral?

(see the answer key)

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