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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Merry feel about her father's apology?
(a) It is sincere.
(b) He doesn't apologize.
(c) It is hollow.
(d) It is half-hearted.

2. Where does Mrs. Cohen take Lulu and Merry?
(a) The mall.
(b) Out for ice cream.
(c) A festival.
(d) The museum.

3. What does Merry work up the courage to ask her father one day?
(a) Why he stabbed her.
(b) If he ever loved her mother.
(c) Why he killed her mother.
(d) When he will get out of prison.

4. What does Merry wear to visit her father in prison?
(a) Jeans and sweater.
(b) Khakis and t-shirt.
(c) Red jumpsuit.
(d) Blue jumper.

5. Who is the special friend with whom Lulu spends time?
(a) A girl at the orphanage.
(b) Grandma Zelda's neighbor.
(c) A high school student.
(d) A school friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which singer's music always reminded Lulu of her father?

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

3. What does Dr. Cohen suggest to Merry that might be a good Chanukah gift to give to her father?

4. A year later, what event do Lulu and Merry attend?

5. What is the name of the orphanage where Lulu and Merry live?

(see the answer key)

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