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

2. Who is Pat Furlong?
(a) A reverend at the local church.
(b) A police officer investigating Howard's death.
(c) Loretta's new husband.
(d) Howard's former employer.

3. What year is it in Children of Silence, Chapter 9?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1960.
(c) 1939.
(d) 1953.

4. Who burns down the barn?
(a) Jules.
(b) Loretta.
(c) Maureen.
(d) Betty.

5. Why is Howard fired from his job?
(a) The company was sold.
(b) Corrupt behavior.
(c) Poor attendance.
(d) Chronic tardiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mrs. Wendall living?

2. Why is Loretta arrested?

3. What happens to Bernie?

4. What type of school do Loretta's children attend?

5. What are the rumors circulating about Loretta at the beginning of the novel?

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