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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. Where does Loretta go with her children while Howard is gone?
(a) Nowhere; she stays with Mrs. Wendall.
(b) Back to Detroit.
(c) To Texas, to start a new life.
(d) Overseas to be with Howard.

2. What does Howard do for Loretta?
(a) He loans her money to get out of town.
(b) He gives her a job at his restaurant.
(c) He gives her medication to sell.
(d) He helps her cover up Bernie's murder.

3. Who watches Loretta's children while Loretta goes out to make money?
(a) Brock watches them.
(b) Loretta brings them to work with her.
(c) Jules cares for himself and the two girls.
(d) Mrs. Wendall watches them.

4. To whom does Loretta go for help while Howard is gone?
(a) Brock.
(b) Rita.
(c) Her father.
(d) Bernie.

5. Why is Loretta arrested?
(a) Leaving her children unattended.
(b) Carrying a concealed weapon.
(c) Prostitution.
(d) Distributing narcotics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Bernie?

2. Why is Mrs. Wendall placed in a nursing home?

3. How old is Loretta at the beginning of the novel?

4. What is Loretta forced to do as payment for Howard's help?

5. Who is Bernie Malin?

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