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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Josephine whisper to Phillip on his way out of his father's house?
(a) The sisters were going to put Father in a retirement home.
(b) The two women were retiring from their business.
(c) The sisters were going to find a new house for their father.
(d) The sisters were going to open a family business with Father.

2. What sports do the girls take up in Memphis?
(a) Soccer and tennis.
(b) Golf and tennis.
(c) Racketball and tennis.
(d) Golf and racketball.

3. For what reason are the daughters considered the "laughing stock of the town"?
(a) Their inappropriate attire.
(b) Their business.
(c) Their father.
(d) Their names.

4. Who is Howard's father?
(a) Lewis Shackleford.
(b) Georgie Manning.
(c) Joe Carver
(d) Alex Mercer.

5. Where do Mr. Carver and his grown daughters have supper on Sunday nights?
(a) The country club.
(b) The local tavern.
(c) The Tennessee Club.
(d) A local steakhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the area in which Betsy and Josephine live?

2. What name does Alex use for addressing Mrs. Carver?

3. What concern does Alex have about George's dating?

4. How do the people in his family and of the town treat Mr. Carver when he is young?

5. Many dinner conversations between Mr. Carver, Betsy and Josephine revolved around what topic?

(see the answer key)

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