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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Josephine Pollit's role in the Pollit family?
(a) Matriarch.
(b) Clown.
(c) Lovable nuisance.
(d) Prodigal daughter.

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

3. What does Louie do when Henny is in her special place?
(a) Keeps the children away from her.
(b) Cooks for the children.
(c) Gathers the children around her.
(d) Goes looking to bring her back.

4. Who is Josephine Pollit?
(a) Sam's older sister.
(b) Sam's aunt.
(c) Sam's mother.
(d) Sam's cousin.

5. What does Sam talk about with Whitey?
(a) Publishing articles.
(b) Looking for specimens.
(c) The impending collapse of civilization.
(d) Making one's own community.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what way does Sam juxtapose nature and Henny?

3. How does Sam contrast his relationship with the children with Henny's relationship?

4. When does Henny say she was tricked?

5. What does Sam say he wants from Josephine Pollit when she arrives?

(see the answer key)

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