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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose barouche ran away and crashed, according to Polly in Chapter 2?
(a) Pardon Crandall's.
(b) Pete Petrofaccio's.
(c) Mark Nailburne's.
(d) Samuel Wilbeforce's.

2. Where was Tig for a year before she appeared at her parents' home unexpectedly?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Cuba.
(c) Canada.
(d) Ireland.

3. What had Tig been earning a degree in before leaving college?
(a) Biology.
(b) Art history.
(c) Finance.
(d) Theater.

4. What was Nick's profession for most of his life?
(a) He was a banker.
(b) He was a musician.
(c) He was a teacher.
(d) He was a welder.

5. What is the unfortunate news that Thatcher shares with Rose in Chapter 2?
(a) The house is beyond repair.
(b) He has been fired from his job.
(c) He is going to divorce her.
(d) They are being forced to declare bankruptcy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Willa's mother when she died?

2. With what plant is Mrs. Treat conducting an experiment when Thatcher visits her in Chapter 4?

3. What is Mrs. Treat's first name?

4. Why does Thatcher go to Mrs. Treat's home for the first time in Chapter 4?

5. What kind of spiders does Mrs. Treat collect?

(see the answer key)

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