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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the second summer, what type of insect is described as hovering around tables?
(a) Flea.
(b) Fly.
(c) Ant.
(d) Wasp.

2. Which of the following details is provided about Jerry's appearance?
(a) He has very greasy hair.
(b) He has fleabites on his legs.
(c) He has pimples.
(d) He has red hair.

3. What quality about her father does Sissie dislike?
(a) His drinking.
(b) The way he disciplines her.
(c) His quick aging.
(d) His voice.

4. What is Sissie's father drinking as he approaches the children waiting for him in the second summer chapter?
(a) Juice.
(b) Wine.
(c) Water.
(d) Beer.

5. Which of the following people are at home taking care of a child in the second summer?
(a) Sissie's mother.
(b) Sissie's aunt.
(c) Sissie's brother.
(d) Sissie's friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the women in Sissie's narrations often wear?

2. What inanimate object does Sissie compare herself to in the second summer?

3. Whom does Sissie try to stay away from when she mentions the stuck bird?

4. Where do Sissie's brothers want to go?

5. Which of the following is a theme in the book, visible in the first summer?

(see the answer key)

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