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The Fifth Child
By JACOB BUSA
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Who are the main characters in the novel?
John and Mary Lovatt
Harriet and David Lovatt
Ben and Susan Lovatt
Tom and Emily Lovatt
What kind of life do Harriet and David dream of?
living in the city with no kids
jet setting around the world and traveling
a large family in a happy home
a quiet live in the countryside
How many children do Harriet and David want?
only 2
only 3
none
many
What is unusual about Harriet’s fifth pregnancy?
It is extremely difficult and painful
It is very easy and smooth
It only lasts a few months
She feels nothing at all
What is the name of the fifth child?
Tom
Paul
Luke
Ben
How is Ben different from the other children?
He loves reading and books
He is extremely weak and sickly
He is unusually strong, aggressive
He is very shy and quiet
How do the other children in the family react to Ben?
They treat him like a baby
They enjoy playing with him
They ignore him completely
They are afraid of him
What happens to the family gatherings at the house after Ben is born?
They become even bigger and happier
They move to another house
Nothing changes
They stop happening because people feel uncomfortable
What difficult choice does Harriet face about Ben?
Whether to keep him at home or send him away
Whether to let him learn to read
Whether to send him to boarding school
Whether to let him join sports teams
What is one of the main themes of the novel?
The limits of family love and acceptance of difference
The importance of family over money or material things
The dangers of having children unprepared
The joy of city life