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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the twins tell Sam about Ernie?
(a) He has been taking economics courses.
(b) He has been saving receipts.
(c) He has been saving money.
(d) He has been collecting lead.

2. What is Norman Collyer's response to Henny's request?
(a) He sends her what she wants.
(b) He refuses.
(c) He agrees, on conditions.
(d) He does not answer.

3. What is Henny's mother doing when Henny arrives at Monocacy?
(a) Needlework.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Gardening.

4. In what way is Nellie cruel to Louie?
(a) She accuses her of other children's mistakes.
(b) She pokes her.
(c) She says that she is a bastard.
(d) She berates her when she makes mistakes.

5. What does Henny complain about?
(a) The children.
(b) Living so far from town.
(c) Being poor.
(d) Sam's ego.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator characterize Sam Pollit's relationship with his children?

2. How does the narrator characterize Henny Pollit?

3. Why does Sam dislike alcohol in his house?

4. Who is Hazel Moore?

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

(see the answer key)

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