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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jeff begins to read all that he can about _____________ in order to feel close to Melody.
(a) Massachusetts
(b) Herons
(c) The South
(d) Women

2. Who is waiting for Jeff when he arrives at Gambo's house after Melody and her boyfriend drop him off?
(a) Aunt Booty
(b) Gambo
(c) Miss Opal
(d) Aunt Georgina

3. What does Jeff write to Melody after he arrives back in town from his trip with his mother?
(a) Long letter
(b) Thank you note
(c) A poem
(d) A story

4. What does Gambo say of Jeff as she is looking at him and telling others to look as well?
(a) He is too much like his father
(b) He is short
(c) He is handsome
(d) He looks like Melody

5. It seems to Jeff that the object flying across the island is saying ______________.
(a) Who the heck are you
(b) Just leave me alone
(c) Get out of here
(d) Why are you here

Short Answer Questions

1. The boyfriend tells Jeff that Melody married the Professor because she was ______________.

2. What is the weather like when Jeff is sitting at the island before he leaves for his father's house?

3. The three women talk about the unfairness of _____________ as they continue to fill envelopes.

4. Jeff realizes he can hear the joking between Thomas and the Professor and enjoy the conversation because of ____________.

5. Brother Thomas tells Jeff that his illness has been a __________ to the Professor, but this is a good thing.

(see the answer key)

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