Where the Dead Sit Talking Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which of Sequoyah’s relationships parallels the relationship between Harold and his father, and why? (from Part 6, pages 193 – 218)

Sequoyah’s relationship with his own father: in both cases, the relationships were troubled and difficult.

Sequoyah’s relationship with George: Harold’s father was self-isolating in the same sort of way.

Sequoyah’s relationship with his great-grandfather: in both cases, the relationships were troubled and difficult.

Sequoyah’s relationship with his mother: in both cases, the parent ended up in prison.

2.

The game that George and Sequoyah play is a variation on what popular children’s game? (from Part 5, pages 163 – 192)

Tag.

Monopoly.

Hide and seek.

Hangman.

3.

What is the result of the parole hearing for Sequoyah’s mother? (from Part 6, pages 193 – 218)

She is not given parole.

She is sentenced to spend the rest of her life in prison.

She is allowed to visit Sequoyah on weekends.

She is given full parole.

4.

What is the most likely reason that Sequoyah starts to go along with Rosemary’s demand that he shoot the dog? (from Part 5, pages 163 – 192)

He is afraid that the dog barking will alert Harold to Sequoyah being in Rosemary’s room when he is not supposed to be.

He hates the dog, and also wants to kill it.

He wants Rosemary to like him.

He wants Rosemary to shut up about the dog and pay more attention to him.

5.

Who is Jack? (from Part 3, pages 75 - 115)

An older man with a dog that Sequoyah meets on the street.

Rosemary’s boyfriend.

Rosemary’s employer.

An older man with a cat that Sequoyah meets on the street.

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