Calling Me Home Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why did Robert and Isabelle have to go to more than one place to find someone who would marry them? (from Chapters 19-22)

Because it was a Sunday, and some pastors wouldn't marry others on a Sunday.

Because they didn't have enough money to pay an official.

Because they were from out of town, and the first official would only marry locals.

Because of their differing races.

2.

Why did Isabelle fake her headache in her story about her past? (from Chapters 11-14)

So she could attend the event at the Prewitt's church.

So she didn't have to eat dinner with her family.

So she could sleep without being interrupted.

So she have something in common with her mother.

3.

What is implied in Marg, Isabelle's mother, pleading with John, Isabelle's father, about Isabelle being pregnant? (from Chapters 27-30)

That Isabelle should give up the child for adoption.

That Isabelle will die during childbirth.

That Isabelle should be sent away.

That Isabelle should get an abortion.

4.

What is Cora's main emotion when Isabelle overhears Cora and Nell talking about Robert? (from Chapters 7-10)

Sadness.

Comfort.

Joy.

Fear.

5.

What does Isabelle say that makes Dorrie cry at the end of the novel? (from Chapters 38-43)

Isabelle says she wishes her life wasn't such a waste.

Isabelle says Dorrie is the best hairdresser in town.

Isabelle says Dorrie is like a daughter to her.

Isabelle says "thank you."

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