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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. Who is Maureen?
(a) Mrs. Wendall's niece.
(b) Loretta's older daughter.
(c) Howard's sister.
(d) Brock's aunt.

2. What are Maureen's responsibilities on a daily basis?
(a) Only her schoolwork.
(b) Going to work, because she does not attend school.
(c) Going to work and completing her schoolwork.
(d) Cooking, housework, and her own schoolwork.

3. What does Jules dream of when looking at maps and books?
(a) Joining the circus.
(b) Becoming a pirate.
(c) Staying in Detroit to help his mother.
(d) Getting away from Detroit one day.

4. Why do Jules, Maureen, and Betty fail to bond with their parents?
(a) Loretta's children blame her for the abuse they suffered at the hands of Mrs. Wendall.
(b) Their pervasive financial problems don't leave much time for bonding.
(c) Loretta blames her children for her financial problems.
(d) Loretta never wanted to have children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of a child is Jules?

2. How do the children react to Howard's death?

3. Where does Loretta rent a room?

4. How is Howard killed?

5. Why is Loretta arrested?

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