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

2. Who is Jules?
(a) Howard's brother.
(b) Brock's brother.
(c) Loretta's nephew.
(d) Loretta's oldest son.

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

4. Who is Betty?
(a) Maureen's cousin.
(b) Loretta's friend.
(c) Howard's sister.
(d) Loretta's younger daughter.

5. Why do Jules, Maureen, and Betty fail to bond with their parents?
(a) Their pervasive financial problems don't leave much time for bonding.
(b) Loretta blames her children for her financial problems.
(c) Loretta's children blame her for the abuse they suffered at the hands of Mrs. Wendall.
(d) Loretta never wanted to have children.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maureen feel about the loss of her notebook?

2. How does Loretta's family feel about Mrs. Wendall's placement in a nursing home?

3. How do the children react to Howard's death?

4. Who is Maureen?

5. Who is the first major character to be introduced?

(see the answer key)

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