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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Thatcher feel like as he departs Mrs. Treat's home for his own in the end of Chapter 4?
(a) King Tut.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Odysseus.

2. At what time does Mary tell Mr. Foggett to return and collect them from the Pine Barrens in Chapter 8?
(a) 3:00.
(b) 4:00.
(c) 5:00.
(d) 2:00.

3. Where did Mr. Nailbourne move after leaving Rose's family's home?
(a) Idaho.
(b) Kentucky.
(c) Kansas.
(d) Tennessee.

4. What is Dusty's real name?
(a) Thatcher.
(b) James.
(c) Aldus.
(d) Walter.

5. Where does Nick insist he wants to go tomorrow when Willa and Iano return home in Chapter 13?
(a) To his father's home.
(b) To the synagogue.
(c) To the graveyard.
(d) To Wisconsin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What characteristic does Polly feel disappointed that the president exuded during his visit in Chapter 6?

2. What mosquito-borne disease is described as appearing in Ohio and Pennsylvania in the radio news that Willa observes in Chapter 13?

3. Thatcher tells Mrs. Treat in Chapter 4, "Curiosity can be dangerous but never" what (83)?

4. What does "SIDS" refer to in the narrative?

5. What is Nick's last name?

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