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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. One of the girls taunting her says that Primrose's mother should have done what instead of sailing off into the storm to find her husband?
(a) Build a new boat.
(b) Call the Coast Guard.
(c) Stay with Primrose.
(d) Wait until morning.

2. What does Primrose do while Uncle Jack shows the "cinnamon house" for the second time?
(a) Learns to knit with her mother.
(b) Helps Miss Bowzer at her restaurant.
(c) Learns to shoot hoops with Miss Perfidy.
(d) Learns to play hockey with Miss Honeycut.

3. What is Uncle Jack's first reaction to having Primrose move in with him?
(a) He is thrilled.
(b) He is reluctant, but finally agrees.
(c) He disappears.
(d) He buys her new bedroom furniture.

4. The sheriff shows Primrose something that has been found near a deserted island. What is it?
(a) A baby seal.
(b) Her mother's raincoat.
(c) A whale.
(d) Her father's boat.

5. What are Primrose's comments about making caramel apples?
(a) The recipe should be long and difficult.
(b) The recipe should be short and difficult.
(c) The recipe should be kept short and sweet.
(d) Nothing -- there is no recipe for caramel apples.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which recipe is not included in the book?

2. Uncle Jack finally agrees to allow Primrose to move in with him when it looks like the only other option is what?

3. During the boring speeches at a town meeting, Primrose searches her mother's notebook for clues. Instead, she finds only two items. What are they?

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

5. How old is Primrose at the beginning of the story?

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