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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Children of Silence, Chapters 11, 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Loretta at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Eighteen.

2. What type of child is Betty?
(a) A child of the streets at an early age.
(b) Cheerful and loving.
(c) Helpful and cooperative around the house.
(d) Independent and responsible.

3. How do the children react to Howard's death?
(a) They show little emotion.
(b) Betty is the only one who is upset about it.
(c) They are all devastated.
(d) Jules is devastated, but the girls show little emotion.

4. Where is Mrs. Wendall living?
(a) With Loretta and Howard.
(b) With another relative.
(c) In a nursing home.
(d) In a shelter.

5. How does Loretta feel about Mrs. Wendall?
(a) She hates her meddling, overbearing attitude.
(b) She is glad to have her as company.
(c) She is grateful to have her around to help with the children.
(d) She is jealous of Mrs. Wendall's relationship with Howard.

Short Answer Questions

1. During what years does the novel take place?

2. How is Howard killed?

3. To whom does Loretta go for help while Howard is gone?

4. What happens to Maureen's notebook?

5. What does Jules struggle with after Howard's funeral?

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