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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 140 - 154.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mother grow anxious when Tom returns from the store?
(a) Father is not home yet
(b) She believes she forgot to unplug the iron
(c) Douglas is not home yet
(d) The Lonely One is around

2. What makes Lena furious about the time Leo spent working on the Happiness Machine?
(a) The emotional turmoil it caused the family
(b) That he missed his child's special events
(c) That he wasted so many days
(d) That he ignored her complaints

3. What does Elmira prepare for the election day at the lodge?
(a) Ballots
(b) Cookies and cakes
(c) Posters
(d) Special brew

4. What does Helen Bentley purchase for a group of children?
(a) Sneakers
(b) Rugs
(c) Ice cream
(d) Candy

5. Which of the following activities doesn't grandfather send Douglas to do to take his mind off of the doom and gloom talk?
(a) Do push ups
(b) Climb trees
(c) Run around the house
(d) Read a book

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of her body did Elmira Brown injure just before her husband returned home?

2. How often do Helen and Bill begin meeting?

3. What does Colonel Freeleigh enjoy listening to?

4. How old was Helen in the photo Bill found of her in the paper?

5. What does Lena make sure is happening before she sends for the fire department?

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