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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 27-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Weaver confronts Mattie in Chapter 30 of her need to face the truth regarding what?
(a) Her father’s drinking problem.
(b) Failing out of school.
(c) Her situation with Royal.
(d) Her situation with Miss Wilcox.

2. Why has Miss Baxter lost her job at the school in Chapter 27?
(a) Her husband filed for divorce.
(b) She was caught with a student.
(c) She was caught cheating on finals.
(d) Her identity has been revealed.

3. Chester Gillette’s parents renounced material wealth to join what organization?
(a) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
(b) The Christian Scientists.
(c) The Church of Scientology.
(d) The Salvation Army.

4. Who announces that Uncle Fifty has skipped town?
(a) Emmie Hubbard.
(b) Tommy Hubbard.
(c) Mr. Eckler.
(d) Mr. Maxwell.

5. Mattie begins working for Miss Wilcox on what days in Chapter 17?
(a) Sundays.
(b) Thursdays.
(c) Saturdays.
(d) Tuesdays.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Emily Baxter’s new book that Mattie received in the mail in Chapter 27?

2. Mattie needs money for what expenses in order to attend college in the novel?

3. Where did Emily Dickinson spend her life?

4. What work does Mattie do for Aunt Josie?

5. Why is the farm not producing as well as it once was, according to the narrator in Chapter 7?

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