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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Henny's special place?
(a) A room above the living room.
(b) Her parents' estate.
(c) A stool in the corner.
(d) A tree in the woods.

3. What does Sam swear to Henny?
(a) He has never cheated on her.
(b) He loves her more than anything.
(c) His affairs don't matter to him.
(d) He has been faithful since his last lapse.

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

5. What does Henny's friend say is the crux of her problems?
(a) Location.
(b) Money.
(c) Aging.
(d) Adulthood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sam talk about with Whitey?

2. How does the narrator characterize the Pollit children?

3. What is Norman Collyer's response to Henny's request?

4. What is Louie's relationship with Henny?

5. For what had Henny asked Norman Collyer?

(see the answer key)

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