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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. Howard leaves Loretta and their children to go where?
(a) To live with and care for his aging mother.
(b) To move in with his mistress.
(c) To fight in World War II.
(d) To backpack across Europe.

2. How do the children react to Howard's death?
(a) Betty is the only one who is upset about it.
(b) They are all devastated.
(c) Jules is devastated, but the girls show little emotion.
(d) They show little emotion.

3. What does Loretta do after Mrs. Wendall is gone?
(a) Quits her job to care for her children.
(b) Rents Mrs. Wendall's room to a boarder.
(c) Gets a second job, to pay for the nursing home care.
(d) Moves the family into a smaller apartment.

4. How does the barn fire start?
(a) Embers from a campfire.
(b) A cigarette butt that isn't extinguished.
(c) Sunlight hitting a convex piece of glass.
(d) A magic trick gone awry.

5. Who watches Loretta's children while Loretta goes out to make money?
(a) Jules cares for himself and the two girls.
(b) Brock watches them.
(c) Loretta brings them to work with her.
(d) Mrs. Wendall watches them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Maureen's responsibilities on a daily basis?

2. Where does Loretta go with her children while Howard is gone?

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

4. Who burns down the barn?

5. Why is Jules almost killed in Children of Silence, Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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