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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: The Garden, Chapters 21-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the school Kathleen was enrolled in as a child?
(a) Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrows.
(b) Saint Mary's.
(c) Holy Angels.
(d) Sydney's School for Catholic Girls.

2. What did James's father do for a living?
(a) He was a shoemaker.
(b) He was a garbage collector.
(c) He was a piano tuner.
(d) He was a philosophy teacher.

3. How does Kathleen feel about New York when she finally moves there?
(a) She falls in love with the city.
(b) She is apathetic to the city, focused only on her career.
(c) She is confused by the big city.
(d) She is terrified by the city and wants to return home.

4. Who acts as the go-between for Materia and her mother during the time she and her family live in Sydney?
(a) Mrs. Luvovitz.
(b) Kathleen Piper.
(c) Mr. Luvovitz.
(d) James Piper.

5. What is the name of Kathleen's accompanist in New York?
(a) Rose.
(b) Daisy.
(c) Violet.
(d) Lily.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was James when his father moved out?

2. How does Materia cope with the death of her baby?

3. How many of Mrs. Lubovitz's sons are killed in the war?

4. How many children does Kathleen claim to want to have when she is older?

5. What does Teresa Taylor give to Frances that infuriates Kathleen?

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