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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nora's relationship with her mother change as she becomes a teenager?
(a) They become closer.
(b) They become more honest.
(c) It becomes more tense.
(d) It becomes more formal.

2. What does Ione find when she returns in Chapter 25?
(a) The house is quarantined.
(b) The House of Curl is up for sale.
(c) The house is empty.
(d) The police are at the house.

3. How does Ione feel about seeing her son in Chapter 22?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Embarassed.
(d) Thrilled.

4. What is the name of Patty Jane's new business?
(a) Golden Scissors.
(b) Top in Town.
(c) House of Curl.
(d) PJ's.

5. What type of party does Clyde throw in Chapter 24?
(a) A Christmas party.
(b) A stag party.
(c) A housewarming party.
(d) A birthday party.

6. Who is the first to greet Ione in Chapter 25?
(a) Thor.
(b) Nora.
(c) Patty Jane.
(d) Reese.

7. How does the relationship between Patty Jane and Clyde change in Chapter 16?
(a) They finally decide just to be friends.
(b) They become business partners.
(c) They begin a sexual affair.
(d) They become engaged.

8. What is Clyde's job at Patty Jane's business?
(a) Accountant.
(b) Technician.
(c) Salesman.
(d) Manicurist.

9. What is Ione concerned about regarding Nora in Chapter 20?
(a) Where Nora has been sneaking off to after school.
(b) Whether Nora has inherited her father's recklessness.
(c) Whether Nora should be living in a house with two couples.
(d) Why Nora's grades are dropping.

10. Who does Merry get into an argument with in Chapter 21?
(a) Temple Curry.
(b) Melinda Forrest.
(c) Patty Jane.
(d) Loretta Smith.

11. What does Ione send to the people at House of Curl while she is on vacation?
(a) Souvenir pens.
(b) Newspaper clippings.
(c) Postcards.
(d) Photographs.

12. What does Clyde tell Patty Jane cannot happen again in Chapter 13?
(a) Arguing over money.
(b) A kiss.
(c) Patty Jane forgetting to pick Nora up from school.
(d) Clyde getting married.

13. How does Nora react to her father's reappearance in Chapter 23?
(a) She denies that Thor is actually her father.
(b) She throws herself into caring for Thor.
(c) She avoids Thor.
(d) She begins to treat Patty Jane with more respect.

14. What does Harriet find in the hotel room in Chapter 17?
(a) A new dress.
(b) A set of keys.
(c) A bouquet.
(d) A cup of coffee and a muffin.

15. Who does Harriet see in the bar with the crazy woman in Chapter 21?
(a) Avel.
(b) Thor.
(c) Nora.
(d) Avel's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of trip does Ione go on in Chapter 25?

2. Why is the House of Curl so busy in Chapter 25?

3. What does Thor tell Ione about in their native language in Chapter 25?

4. Why is Ione concerned about traveling in Chapter 25?

5. What happens to Harriet while riding the bus in Chapter 14?

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