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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Martha go shopping for clothing that is heavier and less form fitting?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Providence.
(c) Boston.
(d) New Hampshire.

2. What does Martha have to arrange when John is going to be out of town for a few weeks?
(a) Her doctor appointments.
(b) Childcare.
(c) The move to a new house.
(d) Extra lesson plans.

3. What thought melted from the mind of Martha as she heard the bells that rang like the ones at Boston Commons?
(a) Divorce.
(b) Peacefulness.
(c) Abortion.
(d) Fear.

4. At what age was Adam unable to speak, as told in the story at the start of the book?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

5. What did some of the daycare centers in the Beck's area require that parents have in order to be admitted?
(a) Grandparents.
(b) A car.
(c) A larger home.
(d) A steady job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to the rescue of Martha when she realizes the state she is in?

2. Where does Martha know that she needs to go although she's not sure she can make it on her own?

3. Where did the Beck family go the summer before they returned to their home on the East Coast?

4. The person Martha is interviewing says that Adam is hurt more by Martha being ________ than being open.

5. What was the major problem that occurred when Martha was home alone with Katie?

(see the answer key)

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