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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 Sam Pollit?
(a) Hunting.
(b) At work.
(c) On an expedition.
(d) He disappeared when the children were small.

2. How does the narrator characterize Sam Pollit's relationship with his children?
(a) He sleeps and rises by their needs.
(b) He overdoes it to compensate for being gone so often.
(c) He tries to ignore them as much as he can.
(d) He never breaks promises to them.

3. How does the narrator characterize the Pollit children?
(a) Civilized.
(b) Disobedient.
(c) Hyper.
(d) Always hungry.

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

5. What is Sam Pollit's profession?
(a) Salesman.
(b) Naturalist.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Writer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Norman Collyer tell Henny her trouble is?

3. How does the narrator characterize Henny Pollit?

4. What is the house like when Sam arrives home?

5. What will Sam's heroism mean for him?

(see the answer key)

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