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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henny say she wishes the children would do?
(a) Die.
(b) Take care of themselves.
(c) Chip in on chores.
(d) Finish their homework.

2. What does Henny snap at when she is in a foul mood?
(a) Miss Aiden for taking care of Louie.
(b) Louie for being dirty.
(c) Sam for his infidelities.
(d) Tommy for mouthing off.

3. What does Josephine Pollit tell the children?
(a) To never beg.
(b) To do well in school.
(c) To make her proud.
(d) To mind their parents.

4. What have Henny and Hazel Moore been arguing over?
(a) Louie.
(b) Sam.
(c) Money.
(d) Mr. Gray.

5. How do Henny, Hassie, and Old Ellen characterize Barry?
(a) As the salt of the earth.
(b) As a nuisance.
(c) As a stalwart supporter of the family.
(d) As irresponsible but charming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the twins tell Sam about Ernie?

2. How does Henny escape from the house?

3. What mistake has the Smithsonian made that infuriates Colonel Willets?

4. What is Louie's reaction when Sam reads her poetry?

5. How does Sam tell Naden to address him?

(see the answer key)

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