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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Sam tell Henny this news?
(a) He is saving it for the right moment.
(b) She doesn't want to know it.
(c) She is about to go into labor.
(d) She will ruin the party.

2. Sam and the other children make fun of Ernie for _____________.
(a) His foolishness.
(b) His concern about money.
(c) His awkwardness with girls.
(d) His weight.

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

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

5. What does Nellie teach Louie?
(a) French words.
(b) How to bake.
(c) How to tie knots.
(d) How to plant trees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What state is Monocacy in when the Pollits arrive there in Chapter 5, Part 2?

2. What had Sam brought back from Malaysia in the crates?

3. Where does Beulah live?

4. How does the narrator characterize the relationship between Henny and her friend?

5. What does the narrator say is clear has happened since Henny left Tohoga House?

(see the answer key)

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