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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: The Shoemaker and His Elves, Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a movie star the Piper girls idolize?
(a) Rudolph Valentino.
(b) Bernadette Lewis.
(c) Lillian Gish.
(d) Douglas Fairbanks.

2. What is the gender of Kathleen's baby?
(a) She gives birth to a hermaphrodite.
(b) She gives birth to a girl.
(c) She gives birth to a boy and a girl.
(d) She gives birth to a boy.

3. Besides English, what other language does Materia speak at home?
(a) French.
(b) Arabic.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Russian.

4. What is the name of Materia's fourth daughter, who only lives a few days before her death?
(a) Rose.
(b) Daisy.
(c) Lily.
(d) Violet.

5. What classic fairy tale does the narrator reference when describing Mumma's death?
(a) The Princess and the Pea.
(b) Sleeping Beauty.
(c) The Prince and the Pauper.
(d) Hansel and Gretel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mercedes feel guilty about Frances's lot in life?

2. What is James's reaction to burying Ambrose?

3. How does Kathleen's teacher in New York react to Kathleen's voice?

4. What shocking news does the theater owner make moments after Kathleen's performance?

5. How long after receiving the mysterious note, does James arrive in Grand Central Station to bring Kathleen home?

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