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

2. Who is Pat Furlong?
(a) A police officer investigating Howard's death.
(b) Howard's former employer.
(c) A reverend at the local church.
(d) Loretta's new husband.

3. How does Maureen decide to make money?
(a) She tutors her classmates.
(b) She sells her grandmother's medication.
(c) She sells her collection of porcelain dolls.
(d) She turns to prostitution.

4. How does Maureen feel about her parents?
(a) She loves them, and pities them.
(b) She admires them for their hard work.
(c) She loves them, and is happy at home.
(d) She hates them for keeping the family mired in poverty.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Loretta forced to do as payment for Howard's help?

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

5. What type of child is Betty?

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