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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20, 21, 22 and 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gertie read to her children from the Bible during chapter three?
(a) To provide them with religious instruction
(b) To help them get over their grief for Henley
(c) Because it is the only book they own
(d) To teach them how to read

2. Why did Gertie go out to start the truck?
(a) Clovis forgot his wallet upstairs
(b) Gertie wanted to get away from Clovis
(c) Clovis is unable to drive
(d) Clovis wanted to kiss he children goodbye

3. Why does Mr. Anderson begin to wear white shirts?
(a) To make the neighbors respect him
(b) To impress his wife
(c) To save on laundry costs
(d) To be like his boss

4. Which of the following words best describes how Cassie feels about school?
(a) Excited
(b) Disgusted
(c) Constant anticipation
(d) Fearful

5. Who does Gertie leave Amos with while she takes the kids to school for the first day?
(a) Max
(b) Sophronie
(c) Clovis
(d) Maggie

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gertie say she will use to whip the children?

2. Which character's children had his or her tonsils out and were watched afterward by Gertie?

3. What does Max tell Gertie she needs?

4. What frightens Cassie while they are at Gertie's parent's house?

5. Over what did Gertie and Clovis argue?

(see the answer key)

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