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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Children of Silence, Chapters 11, 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Loretta's family feel about Mrs. Wendall's placement in a nursing home?
(a) They are sorry to see her go.
(b) They feel guilty for being unable to care for her.
(c) It relieves some of their stress.
(d) They are angry at her because the nursing home is expensive.

2. How does Loretta make money to support herself and her children?
(a) She sells drugs.
(b) She sings at a local nightclub.
(c) She becomes a prostitute.
(d) She waits tables at a local diner.

3. Why is Howard fired from his job?
(a) The company was sold.
(b) Poor attendance.
(c) Chronic tardiness.
(d) Corrupt behavior.

4. Why is Jules almost killed in Children of Silence, Chapter 9?
(a) He gets very ill from a drug overdose.
(b) His father beats him severely.
(c) He is mugged walking home from work.
(d) He ponders robbing a store and is shot at by a police officer.

5. Who is the first major character to be introduced?
(a) Betty.
(b) Loretta.
(c) Jules.
(d) Maureen.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does most of the novel take place?

2. How does Mrs. Wendall react to the barn fire?

3. What happens to Jules on one of the nights when he runs away?

4. How does Maureen feel about her parents?

5. What are the rumors circulating about Loretta at the beginning of the novel?

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