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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Florence's family evicted from the apartment at Park Road?
(a) The building caught fire.
(b) Herb was arrested.
(c) The building was condemned.
(d) It was being segregated.

2. Whose Biblical theology was "enervated by her superiority complex," as noted by the author in Chapter 3?
(a) Mama's.
(b) Florence's.
(c) Granny's.
(d) Jensy's.

3. In the Prologue, the author states that what enjoy a generic recognition only in the South?
(a) Priests.
(b) Ladies.
(c) Gentlemen.
(d) The Aristocracy.

4. What did Herb buy and move into the living room in Chapter 2?
(a) A sofa set.
(b) A rollaway bed.
(c) A baby crib.
(d) A piano.

5. Where did Herb sign a lease on an apartment after Florence's family was evicted from the apartment at Park Road?
(a) 90 Marks Ave.
(b) 1022 James.
(c) 1230 14th Street.
(d) 1020 Monroe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Granny refused the idea of babies having tender stomachs and fed Florence various foods, including what in Chapter 3?

2. Whose presence was "destined to make the summer of 1941 a season that would live in imbecility" in Chapter 4?

3. What was Granny's full name in Chapter 2?

4. After Florence was born, Granny had her friends and neighbors bring her belongings for how long in Chapter 2?

5. What did Florence draw when her teacher asked her to sketch something on her first day of school?

(see the answer key)

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