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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Sam a hero to his department?

2. For what had Henny asked Norman Collyer?

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

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

5. What does Louie do when Henny is in her special place?

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