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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 15, why does the narrator tell Tommy she often looks at models in magazines?
(a) To find her parents.
(b) To find someone to admire.
(c) To find lost friends.
(d) To find her possible.

2. Why was often terribly cold in the farmhouse at the Cottages, as mentioned in chapter 10?
(a) The caretaker rarely brought in enough heaters.
(b) The weather made it impossible to keep up with the temperatures.
(c) The house was impossible to heat due to its size.
(d) The house was in poor repair.

3. Why do Peter and Gordon say they want to go to America in chapter 7?
(a) To become millionaires.
(b) To become doctors.
(c) To become actors.
(d) To be better educated.

4. In chapter 16, why does the narrator think she and her companions did not talk about their trip to Norfolk?
(a) They were waiting for Ruth to say something.
(b) They were anxious to hide the truth.
(c) They were embarrassed for themselves.
(d) They were embarrassed for Ruth.

5. Why does the narrator go to Littlehampton in chapter 20?
(a) To find Miss Emily,
(b) To find Miss Lucy.
(c) To find Tommy's parents.
(d) To find Madame.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the secret guard?

2. What rumor does Miss Emily tell Tommy and Kathy in chapter 22 has existed since before their time at Hailsham?

3. Who suggests that Kathy might be Tommy's next girlfriend in chapter 9?

4. Who calls Tommy an idiot in chapter 1 for not seeing that the boys are going to ignore him while picking players for the sports team?

5. What one sign of her health struggles does Ruth show during the walk to the boat in chapter 18?

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