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

2. How does Materia cope with the death of her baby?
(a) She scrubs the house.
(b) She begins smoking and swearing.
(c) She locks herself in the bedroom and prays.
(d) She drinks a bottle of whiskey.

3. What does Teresa Taylor give to Frances that infuriates Kathleen?
(a) A beating.
(b) A piece of candy.
(c) A photograph of her mother.
(d) A black doll.

4. Which of Kathleen's family members is the strongest supporter of her musical talent?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her sister.

5. After James moved away from home, where did he settle?
(a) Newcastle.
(b) Sydney.
(c) Melbourne.
(d) Brisbane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Kathleen mind that she has no friends in school?

2. What thing could Kathleen do before she could talk?

3. What religion does Materia follow?

4. How does the crowd react to Kathleen during her first recital performance?

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

(see the answer key)

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