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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Nellie say Louie is going to go?
(a) Prison.
(b) Reform school.
(c) High school.
(d) Monocacy.

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

3. What does Sam talk about with Whitey?
(a) Looking for specimens.
(b) Publishing articles.
(c) Making one's own community.
(d) The impending collapse of civilization.

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

5. Who is Saul Pilgrim?
(a) Sam's old friend.
(b) Louie's friend in Harper's Ferry.
(c) Colonel Willets' inspector.
(d) Henny's confidante.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Pollit family begin to prepare for after the homecoming celebration?

2. What does Henny snap at when she is in a foul mood?

3. What do Henny and Old Ellen talk about?

4. Who is Cathleen?

5. How does Henny leave her argument with Bert Anderson?

(see the answer key)

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