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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the group of good kids in the author's elementary school class?
(a) Blackbirds.
(b) Fairies.
(c) Laurels.
(d) Brownies.

2. How does Gennie die in the book?
(a) She cuts her wrists.
(b) She drowns.
(c) She shoots herself.
(d) She takes rat poison.

3. Whom does Audre share a bed with growing up?
(a) Her cousin.
(b) Her sisters.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her parents.

4. At what age does Audre begin her first period?
(a) 15.
(b) 13.
(c) 12.
(d) 17.

5. Why does Audre say she loves making the dish her mother hates?
(a) She likes pounding meat.
(b) It takes patience.
(c) She likes pounding garlic.
(d) The smell is nice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Gennie and Louisa in the book?

2. How does working with her father make Audre feel?

3. What does Audre say she had to learn about herself after the national tragedy in Chapter 7?

4. What does Audre believe led to her becoming a writer?

5. What is Audre afraid is wrong with her after she finds help with her pregnancy?

(see the answer key)

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