View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alex's father define the best human being?
(a) The one who adjusts best to his circumstances.
(b) The oldest person.
(c) The most intellectual person.
(d) The person who has earned the most money.

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

3. Where is Father's family home?
(a) Thornton.
(b) Knoxville.
(c) Nashville.
(d) Memphis.

4. Within a few weeks of meeting Clara, where does Phillip begin spending his Saturday nights?
(a) At restaurants.
(b) At the library.
(c) At Clara's parents' house.
(d) At used book stores.

5. The family's move to Memphis is a disaster for everyone except who?
(a) Mother.
(b) Father.
(c) Josephine.
(d) Phillip.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what car does Betsy ride during the family's move to Memphis?

2. Phillip believes Alex cannot see that underneath Betsy and Josephine's stated love for their father lies what other emotion?

3. What does Mr. Carver represent to Alex?

4. Where does Phillip first see Clara?

5. What is Alex's wife's name?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 198 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample