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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. What does Howard do for Loretta?
(a) He helps her cover up Bernie's murder.
(b) He gives her medication to sell.
(c) He loans her money to get out of town.
(d) He gives her a job at his restaurant.

2. How does Maureen feel about her parents?
(a) She loves them, and is happy at home.
(b) She admires them for their hard work.
(c) She loves them, and pities them.
(d) She hates them for keeping the family mired in poverty.

3. Where does Loretta go with her children while Howard is gone?
(a) To Texas, to start a new life.
(b) Back to Detroit.
(c) Nowhere; she stays with Mrs. Wendall.
(d) Overseas to be with Howard.

4. Who is Brock, in relation to Loretta?
(a) Her cousin.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her son.

5. Who is Bernie Malin?
(a) One of Loretta's father's friends.
(b) One of Brock's friends.
(c) Loretta's cousin.
(d) A boy Loretta has been seeing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Loretta forced to do as payment for Howard's help?

2. What happens to Jules at school?

3. During what years does the novel take place?

4. Who is Pat Furlong?

5. Why do Jules, Maureen, and Betty fail to bond with their parents?

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