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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the children do when Henny arrives home?
(a) Get dinner ready.
(b) Run into the woods.
(c) Flock about, asking questions.
(d) Run to their rooms.

2. How do Henny, Hassie, and Old Ellen characterize Barry?
(a) As a stalwart supporter of the family.
(b) As irresponsible but charming.
(c) As the salt of the earth.
(d) As a nuisance.

3. Who is Nellie?
(a) A young maid.
(b) A gardener.
(c) Henny's father's mistress.
(d) A family friend.

4. What does Henny's friend say is the crux of her problems?
(a) Aging.
(b) Location.
(c) Adulthood.
(d) Money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henny want of Hazel Moore?

2. What is Josephine Pollit's role in the Pollit family?

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

4. When does Henny say she was tricked?

5. How does Henny characterize the difference between herself and Sam?

(see the answer key)

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