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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3, 1932.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Karl's rescuer use to hear trains?
(a) A dog.
(b) Karl.
(c) A special boot attachment.
(d) A hearing aid.

2. To what is the train compared in the beginning of chapter 1?
(a) "A roaring storm over the plains."
(b) "A herd of wild horses."
(c) "A black caterpillar."
(d) "A string of black beads."

3. According to Adelaide, what type of person chews gum?
(a) A yuppie.
(b) A tramp.
(c) A hobo.
(d) A teacher.

4. What is the name of the father of Karl and Mary?
(a) Mr. Jones.
(b) Williamson.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Mr. Ober.

5. According to chapter 1, what is the adjective with which Karl's mother describes Karl?
(a) "Temperamental."
(b) "Fragile."
(c) "Big boned."
(d) "Delicate."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who faints in chapter 1?

2. How old is the boy in the first paragraph of "The Branch"?

3. Whose face does Mary see in the ice?

4. Who is the narrator of chapter 1?

5. What is inside Adelaide's blue box, according to chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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