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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 3-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the woman who tried to find Josephine's mother after the Civil War, but to no avail?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Marcia.
(c) Mabel.
(d) Link.

2. Who is the character named Byron?
(a) King's uncle.
(b) King's grandfather.
(c) Ava's father.
(d) King's father.

3. When the reader first hears Josephine's voice, she is preparing for the wedding of which character?
(a) Her second son.
(b) Her nephew.
(c) Her only son.
(d) Her only daughter.

4. When the narrative opens, what major change are Ava and King in the midst of making?
(a) They are planning to open a school.
(b) They are starting a business together.
(c) They are moving.
(d) They are planning to get married.

5. Josephine recalls ensuring that her son Major finished which grade in school?
(a) 6th.
(b) 8th.
(c) 10th.
(d) 4th.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Josephine, in relation to Ava?

2. What does Eliza's mother Cyrile do for work?

3. The narrator reveals that Josephine began her life as a what?

4. What is the name of Eliza's "hotheaded" (26) brother?

5. How many pounds does the hog weigh that Josephine plans to serve at the wedding?

(see the answer key)

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