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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Miller sisters call the police station repeatedly?
(a) As a way to keep Dorcas from misbehaving.
(b) To report restaurants serving alcohol.
(c) They are crazy.
(d) They imagine they hear thieves in their home.

2. Where does Violet put the picture of Dorcas?
(a) On the mantel.
(b) On the front door.
(c) In the oven.
(d) Under Joe's pillow.

3. What is special about Neola Miller?
(a) Her left arm is paralyzed over her heart.
(b) Her hair is bright yellow.
(c) She is deaf.
(d) She is a genius.

4. What does Malvonne include in the letter from Hot Steam to Daddy Sage?
(a) Violet's phone number.
(b) Five dollars.
(c) A Bible passage.
(d) An article about adultery.

5. Why does Malvonne want to make sure the young black girl's letter gets to the law school?
(a) She is afraid the girl has to get a low-paying job instead.
(b) The young black girl is Malvonne's daughter.
(c) She is afraid she is reported for having stolen mail.
(d) She is threatened by the police.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who attends the parade with Dorcas in 1917?

2. What does Violet steal during one of her crazy episodes?

3. In the beginning of the book, why does Joe say he shoots Dorcas?

4. What is the 1917 parade protesting?

5. How is Alice Manfred related to Dorcas?

(see the answer key)

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