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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Ruth and Lucille skip school?
(a) It ias too hot so they go swimming.
(b) They were not prepared for a test.
(c) They did not want to give the teacher a note.
(d) They are bullied by other students.

2. What is Ruth and Lucille's mother's name?
(a) Bethany
(b) Helen
(c) Lulu
(d) Priscilla

3. What does Sylvie say about the owner of the boat?
(a) He has loaned her the boat.
(b) He may be a lunatic.
(c) He is her cousin.
(d) He makes the boat with his hands.

4. Who is the person in question #77 talking with at the lake?
(a) a fisherman
(b) two school teachers
(c) some hobos
(d) a carpenter

5. What does the sheriff do about Sylvie's efforts to change?
(a) He says he is going to watch her.
(b) He commends her.
(c) He does not do anything.
(d) He schedules a hearing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the narrator in the book, "Housekeeping?"

3. What do the aunts ask Sylvie to do?

4. What does Sylvie think Ruth can do with the children on the island?

5. What happens while Ruth is looking at the frost?

(see the answer key)

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