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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which child actually brings friends home to play?
(a) Julie.
(b) Sue.
(c) Jack.
(d) Tom.

2. Who develops a special relationship with Mother as she gets sicker?
(a) Jack.
(b) Julie.
(c) Sue.
(d) Tom.

3. Who thinks Mother is relieved that Father died?
(a) Sue.
(b) Tom.
(c) Derek.
(d) Jack.

4. Who is Jack holding when he falls asleep on the night Mother dies?
(a) Tom.
(b) Julie.
(c) Sue.
(d) Derek.

5. Why does one character think Mother is relieved when Father dies?
(a) Because she was tired of taking care of him.
(b) Because she doesn't like him.
(c) Because he has so much less work now.
(d) Because he was self-centered.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Derek's economic status?

2. With whom does Jack want to avoid awkward conversations?

3. What is Tom wearing while Sue and Julie laugh?

4. Who runs out of the room crying when the dead mother rolls out of bed?

5. Which child is not told upon arriving home from school that Mother is dead?

(see the answer key)

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