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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Norman Collyer tell Henny?
(a) She should forget their parents.
(b) She needs to learn how to live with what she has.
(c) He cannot recommend those books for her.
(d) He is glad to help her.

4. How long have Sam and Henny been married?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 7 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the children do when Henny arrives home?

2. What is Louie like when her parents are gone?

3. What does Sam talk about with Whitey?

4. Who is Norman Collyer?

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

(see the answer key)

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