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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On which holiday does Emily eavesdrop on her parents?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) Easter.
(d) Thanksgiving.

2. What is Emily and Sarah's father's profession?
(a) He is a schoolteacher.
(b) He writes headlines as a copy-desk man.
(c) He is a minister.
(d) He is a lawyer.

3. How is Sarah injured when Pookie leaves her with a neighbor?
(a) She is bitten by a dog.
(b) When she tries to run under an iron bar.
(c) At a track meet.
(d) When she attempts to climb a fence.

4. What is Emily frightened of when Sarah tells her she is going to a game?
(a) She is frightened of being home alone.
(b) She is frightened getting into trouble.
(c) Emily is scared of the basement.
(d) Emily is scared of her neighbor's dog.

5. What is the first location mentioned in the novel?
(a) Pittsburgh, PA.
(b) Sacramento, CA.
(c) Miami, FL.
(d) Tenafly, NY.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Emily worried at her father's funeral?

2. What does Pookie do at Sarah and Tony's wedding?

3. What does Walter do during the outing with Emily to celebrate news of her scholarship?

4. What is Andrew embarrassed about in his relationship with Emily?

5. Why does Emily seek a divorce from her husband after only a few months of marriage?

(see the answer key)

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