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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. During what years does the novel take place?
(a) 1917 to 1937.
(b) 1937 to 1967.
(c) 1967 to 1987.
(d) 1957 to 1977.

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

3. What is Maureen's method of escape?
(a) Running away repeatedly.
(b) Going to the library.
(c) Drugs and alcohol.
(d) Going to the movies.

4. What does Loretta do every night while waiting for Pat to come home?
(a) Does dishes.
(b) Goes to bed.
(c) Darns socks.
(d) Reads.

5. What happens to Maureen's notebook?
(a) It is stolen.
(b) Her little sister destroys it.
(c) Her mother throws it away.
(d) She loses it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Loretta force Maureen to do for Pat?

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

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

4. What happens to Jules at school?

5. What type of child is Betty?

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