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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Children of Silence, Chapters 14, 15, 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pat see Maureen doing, in the last chapter of the first book?
(a) He sees her looking through his wallet.
(b) He sees her in a car with a man, her customer.
(c) He sees her putting her money away.
(d) He sees her sneaking out of the house after dark.

2. Where is Howard living, after the war?
(a) In Detroit, with Loretta.
(b) On the streets.
(c) At home with his mother.
(d) With another relative.

3. Who is Rita?
(a) Bernie's niece.
(b) Loretta's friend.
(c) Loretta's daughter.
(d) Howard's sister.

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

5. How old is Loretta at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Sixteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Howard killed?

2. In what condition is Pat when he comes home at night?

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

4. How does Loretta feel about Howard's absence?

5. What happens to Jules at school?

(see the answer key)

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