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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 159 - 173.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Fenner say about Kate's physical appearance?
(a) That she's obviously gained weight
(b) That she's obviously lost weight
(c) That she's obviously been ill
(d) That she's obviously been working out

2. Why does Kate say her mouth tastes like tin?
(a) Because of the restrictive diet
(b) Because of the platinum in the chemotherapy
(c) Because of the anti-depressants
(d) Because of the cancer

3. What does Kate do while Ellen reads in the park?
(a) Works on a needlepoint project
(b) Naps
(c) Reads
(d) Goes for a walk

4. What does Teresa say is wrong with the mother of the little girl who tells her jokes?
(a) She has heart trouble
(b) She has leukemia
(c) She has diabetes
(d) She has breast cancer

5. How many trees do the Minnies decorate each year?
(a) Two
(b) Four
(c) Twelve
(d) Three

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ellen first think she's hearing when she's wakened by her mother's cries?

2. What does Kate say Brian would do as a child while she cooked?

3. What does Kate say she left at City Hall on her wedding day?

4. What day do Brian and Jeff return home for Thanksgiving?

5. How much younger is Stevie than Kate?

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