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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 Lucille see when she turns the lights on in the kitchen one night?
(a) their school books
(b) three cats
(c) Ruth sleeping
(d) total disorder

2. What does Sylvie feel about the girls' questions about their mother?
(a) angry
(b) put off
(c) understanding
(d) depressed

3. What might be wrong with Sylvie?
(a) might be an alcoholic
(b) may be dead
(c) may not be sane
(d) may be crippled

4. What does Ruth have for lunch on the island?
(a) a black banana and salami
(b) chicken noodle soup
(c) crackers and cheese
(d) peanut butter and jelly

5. What kind of food does Sylvie generally make for dinner?
(a) raw vegetables
(b) tacos and burritos
(c) Chinese take out
(d) cold, mostly canned food

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the pressed flowers the sisters find?

2. When do Sylvie and Ruth leave the island?

3. Where does Sylvie go when she leaves the house the day after she meets Ruth?

4. How do Lily and Nona react to change?

5. Who begins to voice objections about Ruth's care?

(see the answer key)

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