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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator characterize the relationship between Henny and her friend?
(a) Confusing.
(b) Satisfying.
(c) Mysterious.
(d) Simple.

2. How does Sam contrast his relationship with the children with Henny's relationship?
(a) He is friendly with them, whereas she treats them all like enemies.
(b) He doesn't know them at all, whereas she knows them intimately.
(c) He tries to teach them, but she doesn't.
(d) He is less protective of the children.

3. What is the house like when Sam arrives home?
(a) Seething with resentments.
(b) Bubbling with children.
(c) Dark.
(d) Quiet.

4. How does the narrator characterize Henny Pollit?
(a) Tyrannical.
(b) Subdued.
(c) Nervous and lively.
(d) Introverted.

5. What do the children do when Henny arrives home?
(a) Flock about, asking questions.
(b) Get dinner ready.
(c) Run into the woods.
(d) Run to their rooms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Louie like when her parents are around?

2. How does the narrator characterize the Pollit children?

3. What does Sam think about as he walks through Georgetown?

4. What worries Sam about leaving Henny in charge of the house while he is gone?

5. What does Sam swear to Henny?

(see the answer key)

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