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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 In a Stranger's Backyard.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who had convinced the mother to rent the house to tenants while they were gone?
(a) A minister.
(b) A friend.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A neighbor.

2. What does the woman in #70 do when she sees the boy's mother one day?
(a) Spits on her.
(b) Walks the other way.
(c) Carries her bucket of water for her.
(d) Bows deeply before her.

3. What does the girl remember doing with her father in the early mornings?
(a) Reading the newspaper.
(b) Jogging.
(c) Squeezing fresh orange juice.
(d) Walking the dog.

4. Who is the only one of his friends who writes to the boy?
(a) Ted.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Debbie.
(d) Jimmie.

5. The boy often fantasizes about ______________________.
(a) having a Coca-Cola.
(b) going to the moon.
(c) being a pirate.
(d) playing baseball.

Short Answer Questions

1. The image on the back of a playing card the girl sees is _____________________.

2. What does the girl's brother want to be when he grows up?

3. How are the people transported from the train to the camp?

4. What has happened to the family's furniture?

5. Which magazine shows images from the war?

(see the answer key)

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