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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 4-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author gives the impression that Lulu was more interested in _______________ than her own children.
(a) Her own beauty.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Decorating.
(d) Making money.

2. How old is Merry Zachariah at the beginning of the story?
(a) 2.
(b) 9.
(c) 11.
(d) 5.

3. What does Lulu note about her mother's headstone?
(a) It is very beautiful.
(b) Her married name is deleted.
(c) It is very small.
(d) It has an angel on it.

4. How much time has passed since Celeste's death?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 3 years.
(c) I8 months.
(d) 5 years.

5. What role does Lulu assume in the family?
(a) Trouble maker.
(b) Housekeeper.
(c) Cook.
(d) Caretaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lulu's father get into the house?

2. What fear does Merry express to Lulu one day?

3. What does the bully do to Merry one night?

4. Who is the special friend with whom Lulu spends time?

5. What is Lulu and Merry's religion?

(see the answer key)

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