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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Come My Soul, That Hath Long Languished, Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom is Maureen writing in Chapter 8 of the second book?
(a) Miss Oates.
(b) Loretta.
(c) Mrs. Wendall.
(d) Jules.

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

3. What does Loretta do after Mrs. Wendall is gone?
(a) Gets a second job, to pay for the nursing home care.
(b) Rents Mrs. Wendall's room to a boarder.
(c) Quits her job to care for her children.
(d) Moves the family into a smaller apartment.

4. Who is Rita?
(a) Loretta's friend.
(b) Howard's sister.
(c) Loretta's daughter.
(d) Bernie's niece.

5. Where does Mrs. Wendall live after Howard's death?
(a) She goes to live with one of her other children.
(b) She goes to live with a relative in the country.
(c) She goes to a funeral home.
(d) She continues to live with Loretta and her new husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Bernie Malin?

2. In what way has Maureen changed since the beginning of the novel?

3. What is Jim's family life like?

4. How does Maureen feel about her method of earning an income?

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

(see the answer key)

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