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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: "Mistake" Pages 56-62.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Quinn realize when she gets the keys from Mr. Willens's pocket?
(a) His wife might know that he is at their house.
(b) His body is still warm.
(c) The neighbors might have already seen the car.
(d) His body is getting stiff.

2. What is Captain Tervitt's current job?
(a) Special constable.
(b) None--he is retired.
(c) Town clerk.
(d) Ship's captain.

3. What happens when they carry Mr. Willens's body outside?
(a) The wind blows away the cloth around his head.
(b) They hear the voices of nearby neighbors.
(c) They realize that blood is dropping onto the porch.
(d) They almost drop his body coming down the porch steps.

4. What is the tone of Rupert's question "Where are we going to bury his car?" (58)?
(a) Apathetic.
(b) Sarcastic.
(c) Despairing.
(d) Inquisitive.

5. What household task does Olive take care of for the Quinns?
(a) Laundry.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Childcare.
(d) Cleaning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relation is Olive to Mrs. Quinn?

2. What can be inferred from Enid's memories of girls at school who married and had children young?

3. What is the nickname that all three boys acquire as a result of this incident?

4. Where does Mrs. Quinn say she thinks her husband goes after he visits her?

5. How does Mrs. Quinn seem after her husband's visits?

(see the answer key)

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