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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19: Separating Twins and the Rest of Their Story.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What subtle way did the author's mother encourage him in "ROTC Triumph"?
(a) She quoted poems and famous sayings to him.
(b) She lectured him.
(c) She read to him from the Bible.
(d) She left hints around the house about what college she wanted him to attend.

2. What job did the author recommend Candy try out for at his church in "A Serious Step"?
(a) Choir director.
(b) Organist.
(c) Sabbath School teacher.
(d) Janitor.

3. What did Candy's family think was strange about her new church in "A Serious Step"?
(a) It offered weekly Bible classes.
(b) It embraced classical music.
(c) It met on Saturday.
(d) It forbade the drinking of alcohol.

4. In "A Terrible Temper," what does the author say had become a daily habit?
(a) Working out.
(b) Punching a pillow.
(c) Playing clarinet.
(d) Reading the Bible.

5. What marveled the author about Danielle's parents, in "Three Special Children," when she died?
(a) Their maturity.
(b) The amount of support they received from family and friends.
(c) Their detachment.
(d) Their anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What person does the author say came, when his mother "needed someone to care"?

2. What does the author say interns called their white uniforms in "Coming Into My Own"?

3. What type of work did the author's mother find in Boston?

4. At times, the author says, his mother's refusal to settle for less came across as _____, _____, even _____ to him.

5. What does the author's mother call him in "Goodbye Daddy"?

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