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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Children of Silence, Chapters 14, 15, 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Howard leaves Loretta and their children to go where?
(a) To live with and care for his aging mother.
(b) To move in with his mistress.
(c) To backpack across Europe.
(d) To fight in World War II.

2. What does Mrs. Wendall say about Jules's future?
(a) That he has to dress and behave as if he is richer than he is.
(b) That he will end up being a street-rat, just like his mother.
(c) That he will wind up in the electric chair, and Mrs. Wendall will pull the switch.
(d) That he needs to go to school in order to get a good job.

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

4. Who is Brock, in relation to Loretta?
(a) Her son.
(b) Her cousin.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her brother.

5. Why do Jules, Maureen, and Betty fail to bond with their parents?
(a) Loretta never wanted to have children.
(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) Their pervasive financial problems don't leave much time for bonding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes Mrs. Wendall to all of her appointments at the clinic?

2. Who is Bernie Malin?

3. Where does Maureen hide the money she makes?

4. What happens to Maureen's notebook?

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

(see the answer key)

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