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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eleven - Chapter Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lillian in Chapter One, what university did Madison attend after high school?
(a) Duke.
(b) Vanderbilt.
(c) Wake Forest.
(d) Tulane.

2. According to Bessie in Chapter Five, how did their mother handle the fire?
(a) By praying over them.
(b) By feeding them.
(c) By throwing them into the shower.
(d) By spanking them.

3. What worries Roland at the end of Chapter Four?
(a) That he made Jasper angry.
(b) That he frightened Lillian.
(c) That he messed up the van.
(d) That he ruined another set of clothing.

4. According to the country doctor in Chapter Nine, what is another possible cause of the fire?
(a) Delusion.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Possession.
(d) Hypnosis.

5. At the start of Chapter Nine, how does Lillian describe the next three weeks?
(a) Like the world was spinning sideways.
(b) Like the world was spinning faster.
(c) Like the world was spinning slower.
(d) Like the world was spinning awkwardly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who attacks Lillian in Chapter Three?

2. What surprising emotion does Lillian feel toward the twins in Chapter Four?

3. Who suddenly passes away in Chapter Eight?

4. How does Lillian describe the sound that can be heard after Jasper begins to speak in Chapter Ten?

5. According to Carl in Chapter Three, the twins are not used to what?

(see the answer key)

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