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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What will Sam's heroism mean for him?
(a) A year of travel.
(b) A large promotion.
(c) More authority over his department.
(d) Travel expenses.

3. When does Henny say she was tricked?
(a) When she bought the house.
(b) When she gave up her inheritance.
(c) When she had children.
(d) When she married Sam.

4. For what had Henny asked Norman Collyer?
(a) Money.
(b) Pictures.
(c) Books.
(d) Help.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Sam give for his marriage to Henny?

2. How does Sam contrast his relationship with the children with Henny's relationship?

3. How does the narrator characterize Henny Pollit?

4. What do Sam and Henny argue about when they consider Sam's departure?

5. What is Bonnie's reaction when Jo Pollit talks to her?

(see the answer key)

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