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Quiz about The Memory Keepers Daughter by Kim Edwards

"The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards Quiz

This quiz is based on the novel "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" written by Kim Edwards. Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

A multiple-choice quiz by jalenapruski. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jalenapruski

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
373,623

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
126

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What were the names of the twins? Hint

Phil and Phyllis

Paul and Paula

Paul and Phoebe

Phil and Phoebe

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the relationship of Caroline Gill to Dr. Henry? Hint

His sister

His mother

His nurse

His wife

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Question 3 of 10

3. Why does Dr. Henry deliver the twins? Hint

He needs the practice

He wants to

They are stuck in a snow storm

No one else will

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is wrong with the baby girl? Hint

She has underdeveloped lungs

She has a heart problem

She has scoliosis

She has Down's Syndrome

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where does Dr. Henry tell Caroline to take the baby girl? Hint

To an orphanage

Home with herself

To an institution

To the nursery

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does Dr. Henry tell his wife about the baby girl? Hint

She died

She has cancer

She has a heart problem

She has Down's Syndrome

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where does Caroline Gill move to? Hint

Pittsburgh

Georgetown

Philadelphia

Lexington

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Question 8 of 10

8. What does Dr. Henry send to Caroline every month for the baby? Hint

Pictures of Paul

Clothes

Money

Toys

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Question 9 of 10

9. When does Caroline tell Dr. Henry's wife the truth? Hint

After she gets married

After Dr. Henry dies

After Phoebe finishes school

Never

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Question 10 of 10

10. What do Paul and Phoebe bond over? Hint

Music

Nothing

Books

Sports

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What were the names of the twins?

Answer: Paul and Phoebe

The twins were named Paul and Phoebe. Paul, the son, was a healthy baby. However, Phoebe, the daughter, had something wrong with her.

2. What was the relationship of Caroline Gill to Dr. Henry?

Answer: His nurse

Caroline Gill was Dr. Henry's nurse. She helped Dr. Henry deliver his children, Paul and Phoebe.

3. Why does Dr. Henry deliver the twins?

Answer: They are stuck in a snow storm

Dr. Henry must deliver the twins, because they are stuck in a snowstorm. However, Caroline Gill does help to deliver the twins.

4. What is wrong with the baby girl?

Answer: She has Down's Syndrome

The baby girl, Phoebe, has Down's Syndrome. Dr. Henry fears that the baby girl will cause is wife to suffer. Therefore, he makes up a lie to protect his family.

5. Where does Dr. Henry tell Caroline to take the baby girl?

Answer: To an institution

Dr. Henry tells Caroline to take Phoebe to an institution. However, Caroline cannot do that. Instead, she raises Phoebe as if she were her own daughter.

6. What does Dr. Henry tell his wife about the baby girl?

Answer: She died

Dr. Henry tell his wife that their baby girl, Phoebe, died at birth. He makes up this lie, because he believes it will protect his wife. The lie ends up ruining his marriage.

7. Where does Caroline Gill move to?

Answer: Pittsburgh

Caroline Gill moves to Pittsburgh with Phoebe. She cannot be seen around Lexington with someone else's child. She moves to keep herself and her 'daughter' safe, and to follow through with Dr. Henry's lie.

8. What does Dr. Henry send to Caroline every month for the baby?

Answer: Money

Dr. Henry sends money to Caroline for Phoebe every month to keep her financially stable. Even though Dr. Henry wants to see his daughter, Caroline refuses. She sends him pictures of her instead.

9. When does Caroline tell Dr. Henry's wife the truth?

Answer: After Dr. Henry dies

Caroline tells Dr. Henry's wife the truth after he dies. Caroline feels that she has a right to know the truth. They still do not act as a family, though. They are simply friends.

10. What do Paul and Phoebe bond over?

Answer: Music

Paul and Phoebe attend their mother's second marriage together. After that, they start to act more as brother and sister. They both share a common interest in music and singing.

Source: Author jalenapruski

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