2. Who is Hazel Moore?
(a) The gardener at Monocacy.
(b) The housekeeper at Monocacy.
(c) Henny's father's mistress.
(d) The steward at Monocacy.

3. Why doesn't Henny do what she would like to do to Sam?
(a) She says that she can't afford to reward him.
(b) She says that he always hurts her.
(c) She says that she'd be burdened with his brats.
(d) She says that she is afraid to help him.

4. What does Sam say he wants from Josephine Pollit when she arrives?
(a) An apology.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) A song.
(d) News.

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

6. Where is Henny's special place?
(a) Her parents' estate.
(b) A room above the living room.
(c) A tree in the woods.
(d) A stool in the corner.

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

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

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

10. Why is Henny irritated by the children writing letters to Sam in Malaysia?
(a) They don't write quickly.
(b) They don't know how to spell simple words.
(c) They have too many questions.
(d) They never finish their stories.

11. What worries Sam about leaving Henny in charge of the house while he is gone?
(a) Henny's irresponsibility.
(b) Henny's hatred for Louie.
(c) Henny's sick father.
(d) Henny's health.

12. What is Togoha House?
(a) The Governor's mansion.
(b) Sam Pollit's workplace.
(c) The Pollit's residence.
(d) The dorm where Louie Pollit lives.

13. Why did Henny look very theatrical when she stared off into the distance?
(a) She had very dark hair.
(b) She had porcelain skin.
(c) She had large eyes.
(d) She was very dramatic in her manner.

14. Where is Sam Pollit?
(a) He disappeared when the children were small.
(b) Hunting.
(c) On an expedition.
(d) At work.

15. How does the narrator characterize the Pollit children?
(a) Disobedient.
(b) Hyper.
(c) Civilized.
(d) Always hungry.