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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Sissie's parents bicker about in the first summer?
(a) Whether they should be allowing children in the tavern.
(b) Whether the family should leave.
(c) Whether she should get a haircut.
(d) Taking the children out on the lake.

2. What does Sissie's aunt claim to have written to?
(a) The Jay Leno Show.
(b) The Oprah Winfrey Show.
(c) The Jerry Springer Show.
(d) The Howie Masterson Show.

3. What beverage does Sissie's father drink in the beginning of the story?
(a) Water.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Wine.
(d) Beer.

4. Which character would be best described as vulnerable?
(a) Sissie's brothers.
(b) Sissie.
(c) Sissie's aunt.
(d) Sissie's mother.

5. How many brothers does Sissie have?
(a) Two younger brothers.
(b) Two older brothers.
(c) One older brother and one younger brother.
(d) Three older brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does the mysterious man remind Sissie of?

2. Which of the following characters are most likable in the first summer?

3. In what body part does Sissie see similarity between her father and Jerry?

4. What is the occupation of the man who marched in a parade?

5. Which of the following literary devices is present in the book?

(see the answer key)

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