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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Uncle Jack so eager to sell the "cinnamon house"?
(a) So he can use the money to finish the townhouses and condominiums he is building.
(b) So he can eat more cinnamon rolls.
(c) So he can live in a bigger house.
(d) So he can stop showing it.

2. What incident takes place while Primrose is in the Cantina's store, making Mr. Cantina very angry?
(a) Someone breaks her arm.
(b) Someone leaves a cake outside in the rain.
(c) Someone wears a funny hat.
(d) The dog's leash is cut, and he runs into the street.

3. What word best describes Miss Perfidy's personality?
(a) Hungry.
(b) Odd.
(c) Happy.
(d) Smart.

4. When does Primrose move to Uncle Jack's house?
(a) In July.
(b) At the end of summer, to start school.
(c) In the Spring.
(d) In the Winter.

5. Left alone at night, what does Primrose worry about?
(a) If she left the iron on.
(b) If her parents are dead.
(c) If her plant needs to be watered.
(d) If her parents are too cold and hungry on the island.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Kate Bowzer's restaurant?

2. How much is Miss Perfidy being paid each hour to watch Primrose?

3. What did Primrose's mother do after her husband was lost at sea?

4. Primrose moves in with Uncle Jack when he is transferred to Coal Harbour. He is eventually assigned to do what job?

5. Why does Primrose not feel any grief over her parents' loss?

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