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

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

3. Why is the person Loretta goes to unable to help her?
(a) Because they are already living in someone else's home.
(b) Because they are in the hospital.
(c) Because her husband doesn't welcome strangers.
(d) Because they have no place to live themselves.

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

5. How does Loretta feel about Howard's absence?
(a) She is angry at him, and glad he is gone.
(b) She misses him, but is able to cope.
(c) She does not miss him, surprisingly.
(d) She is lost without him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who watches Loretta's children while Loretta goes out to make money?

2. How does Mrs. Wendall react to the barn fire?

3. What does Loretta discover when she visits her father after moving away?

4. Why is Loretta arrested?

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

(see the answer key)

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