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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ruth do when Lucille talks with her?
(a) She slaps her in the face.
(b) She does not respond.
(c) She cries.
(d) She fights with her.

2. Why do the girls hear the aunts talking about them?
(a) The girls eavesdrop.
(b) They talk loud because they are half deaf.
(c) The aunts talk in the same room with the girls.
(d) They girls have great hearing.

3. What does Sylvie do while the girls eat in the kitchen?
(a) asks them about their day
(b) walks outside and eats crackers
(c) reads a book
(d) goes to sleep

4. When do Sylvie and Ruth leave the island?
(a) the next moring
(b) early evening
(c) as soon as they see the farmhouse
(d) after nightfall

5. How does Lucille feel about all the freedom Sylvie gives them?
(a) happy
(b) frustrated
(c) anxious
(d) frightened

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sylvie bring home after the fight with Lucille over the park bench?

2. What does Sylvie feel about the girls' questions about their mother?

3. How do Lily and Nona make new friends?

4. Who follows Sylvie and Ruth as they walk home?

5. Where are Ruth, Lucille and Sylvie marooned during the flood?

(see the answer key)

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