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A Death in the Family
James Agee
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1
of 5
Who is painting upstairs at Mary's house while she is waiting to hear news about Jay?
Rufus
Walter
Andrew
Joel
2
of 5
What does Rufus like about how Hannah does her shopping?
Her wealth
Her efficiency
Her curiosity
Her determination
3
of 5
Hannah is the most ___ adult that Rufus knows.
Uptight
Considerate
Distant
Childish
4
of 5
What does Hannah want to buy for Rufus while they are out shopping?
Shoes
A baseball
Gloves
A cap
5
of 5
When Rufus is making his selection, he isn't thinking about what he wants as much as he is thinking about what ___.
His mother wouldn't object to
Hannah can afford
Other children would envy
God would want
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