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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 Mrs. Wendall live after Howard's death?
(a) She continues to live with Loretta and her new husband.
(b) She goes to live with one of her other children.
(c) She goes to a funeral home.
(d) She goes to live with a relative in the country.

2. Why is Jules almost killed in Children of Silence, Chapter 9?
(a) He ponders robbing a store and is shot at by a police officer.
(b) He is mugged walking home from work.
(c) His father beats him severely.
(d) He gets very ill from a drug overdose.

3. Why is Mrs. Wendall placed in a nursing home?
(a) Mrs. Wendall no longer wants to live with Loretta and her children.
(b) The family is forced to move into a smaller home.
(c) Her deteriorating health.
(d) The family can't afford to feed her.

4. What does Jules dream of when looking at maps and books?
(a) Joining the circus.
(b) Becoming a pirate.
(c) Getting away from Detroit one day.
(d) Staying in Detroit to help his mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Maureen's notebook?

2. Why is Loretta arrested?

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

4. What happens to Jules on one of the nights when he runs away?

5. Who is Jules?

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