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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frank find surprising about what Holly says about his family?
(a) Shay was mean to her.
(b) She had fun with them.
(c) She loved his father.
(d) Kevin was mean to her.

2. What does Jackie want Frank to do?
(a) Talk to their mother.
(b) Get his dad into a nursing home.
(c) Come home.
(d) Bring Holly for a visit.

3. Who is Jackie?
(a) Holly's best friend.
(b) Frank's boss.
(c) Olivia's sister.
(d) Frank's sister.

4. What does Frank ask if anyone has done concerning the suitcase?
(a) Called Rosie's parents.
(b) Asked the demolition crew about the bomb.
(c) Touched the suitcase.
(d) Called the police.

5. What did Carmel once do in the past when Jackie and Kevin were ill?
(a) Stole medicine from a pharmacy.
(b) Stole meat from the store where she worked.
(c) Stayed up for several nights nursing them.
(d) Forced a doctor to treat them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Nora's husband understand why Nora cannot stop crying?

2. What do Frank and Kevin talk about that brings up the mention of a dog?

3. Why does Frank think his mother is trying not to annoy him?

4. Why is Frank's mother furious?

5. What explanation does Frank give Holly for his behavior?

(see the answer key)

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