The Fifth Child - JACOB BUSA | Biblioteka

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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

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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

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How many children do Harriet and David want?

only 2

only 3

none

many

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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

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What is the name of the fifth child?

Tom

Paul

Luke

Ben

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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