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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Elaine think Carol is a sissy?
(a) Carol won't stand up for herself with the other kids.
(b) Carol won't get her fancy dress dirty.
(c) Carol thinks Elaine's father's lab is gross.
(d) Carol won't fight with Elaine.

2. How does Elaine feel about girlish things like braids and purses?
(a) She hates them.
(b) She thinks they're ugly.
(c) She begins to want them.
(d) She thinks they're childish.

3. Where does Mrs. Smeath ask Elaine to go with her family?
(a) A play.
(b) Church.
(c) A party.
(d) A picnic.

4. What are the girls playing when they put Elaine into the hole?
(a) Bloody Mary.
(b) Mary of Guelders.
(c) Mary of Modena.
(d) Mary, Queen of Scots.

5. What does the narrator compare time to?
(a) Water.
(b) Fire.
(c) Air.
(d) Earth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elaine buy for the art exhibit?

2. What does Cordelia warn that nightshade berries do?

3. What does the narrator say she's not ready to give up, even at fifty, though it's a nuisance?

4. What is one of Elaine's favorite childhood games?

5. As a young girl, what does Elaine collect?

(see the answer key)

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