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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Josephine Pollit's role in the Pollit family?
(a) Lovable nuisance.
(b) Prodigal daughter.
(c) Clown.
(d) Matriarch.

2. How long have Sam and Henny been married?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 15 years.

3. What does Sam say to excuse Henny's behavior when she beats Ernie for no reason?
(a) It is one of her moods.
(b) She didn't mean it.
(c) Ernie had it coming.
(d) These things happen.

4. How does Henny refer to the heart of Washington D.C.?
(a) City Center.
(b) The City.
(c) Downtown.
(d) Town.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How has the trip changed Sam?

2. What makes Sam furious after the reading of the will?

3. What does Hazel Moore do to upset Henny?

4. What does Nellie teach Louie?

5. How did Beulah take care of Louie and the children?

(see the answer key)

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