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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. 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. How does the barn fire start?
(a) Embers from a campfire.
(b) A magic trick gone awry.
(c) A cigarette butt that isn't extinguished.
(d) Sunlight hitting a convex piece of glass.

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

4. What does Jules struggle with after Howard's funeral?
(a) Jules needs a male role model.
(b) Jules feels guilty for not being more upset.
(c) Jules can't remember anything about his father.
(d) Jules now has to care for his mother and sisters.

5. What are Maureen's responsibilities on a daily basis?
(a) Cooking, housework, and her own schoolwork.
(b) Going to work, because she does not attend school.
(c) Going to work and completing her schoolwork.
(d) Only her schoolwork.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jules focus on after his father's death?

2. What sort of relationship does Betty have with her brother and sister?

3. What does Loretta do after Mrs. Wendall is gone?

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

5. Who is Howard Wendall?

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