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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lou Ann's brother see himself in the future?
(a) He does not see himself at all.
(b) As a man who is lucky in love.
(c) As an old man with a long, white beard.
(d) As a successful business man.

2. What does Taylor reassure Lou Ann of in Chapter 7?
(a) That she is attractive.
(b) That things will get better.
(c) That she will be a good mother.
(d) That Angel will come back.

3. Which character was left deaf by an accident?
(a) Newt.
(b) Mr. Shanks.
(c) Jolene.
(d) Mr. Hardbine.

4. What year was the dial-up phone system installed in Taylor's hometown?
(a) 1993.
(b) 1997.
(c) 1975.
(d) 1973.

5. What does Taylor try to chase outside after she returns from her trip?
(a) A bird.
(b) Angel.
(c) A cat.
(d) A mouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which literary theme is prevalent throughout Chapter 2?

2. Taylor, Esteban, Esperanza and Mattie take a short trip. While others are swimming, what is Esperanza obsessed with?

3. Where is Mattie during the time of Esperanza's attempted suicide?

4. What is the significance of the day that Mattie, Taylor, Esperanza and Esteban travel in Chapter 12?

5. What does Virgie Mae Parsons claim the images of the flower represent ?

(see the answer key)

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