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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Norman Collyer?
(a) Henny's brother.
(b) Sam Pollit's father-in-law.
(c) Sam Pollit's brother-in-law.
(d) Henny's father.

2. What is Louie like when her parents are around?
(a) Introverted and shy.
(b) Strict and overbearing.
(c) Loving and friendly.
(d) Manipulative and squirrelly.

3. What makes Sam furious after the reading of the will?
(a) Almost all the property will have to be sold.
(b) David Collyer hadn't spoken to him about his will before he died.
(c) His plans for further expeditions will have to be delayed.
(d) Henny was overlooked like she was.

4. What state is Monocacy in when the Pollits arrive there in Chapter 5, Part 2?
(a) Neglect.
(b) Ruins.
(c) Splendor.
(d) Disarray.

5. Why did Henny look very theatrical when she stared off into the distance?
(a) She had very dark hair.
(b) She had large eyes.
(c) She was very dramatic in her manner.
(d) She had porcelain skin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose family home is Monocacy?

2. Why is Henny irritated by the children writing letters to Sam in Malaysia?

3. How does Clare approach her poverty?

4. What do Sam and Henny argue about when they consider Sam's departure?

5. What does Henny's friend tell her?

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