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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much of Laura's time is taken up when Julie comes to visit her?
(a) Working at the drugstore.
(b) Sleeping because she is having a difficult pregnancy.
(c) Helping her husband with his studies.
(d) Caring for her baby.

2. What does Jonathan tell his wife?
(a) That Cordelia is the one who helps him get into college.
(b) That Cordelia was married to his best friend, who is now deceased.
(c) That he is planning to start farming again.
(d) That Jonathan wants a divorce.

3. How does Uncle Haskell excuse himself from the guests?
(a) By saying that he is a bit bored with the conversation.
(b) By saying he is obligated to help the neighbor with his sick horse.
(c) By saying he needs something a little stronger than wine.
(d) By saying he has to go work on his book.

4. What does Julie do with her party invitations?
(a) Hand delivers them to the girls at school.
(b) Gives them to Aunt Cordelia.
(c) Throws them in the trash.
(d) Wraps them up carefully and keeps them.

5. Who does Aunt Cordelia insist Julie invite?
(a) Laura.
(b) Aggie Kilpin.
(c) Chris.
(d) Haskell.

Short Answer Questions

1. That summer, what is happening to Aggie?

2. What happens in the Spring?

3. What does Uncle Haskell say that Aunt Cordelia is doing?

4. What reason does Cordelia give for declining a teaching position in the school where the children will be going?

5. What does Julie do as she explores her aunt's house?

(see the answer key)

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