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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Evelyn's college?
(a) Seventh Ward University.
(b) Dillard University.
(c) New Orleans University.
(d) Nurse University.

2. Who is Miss Georgia?
(a) Evelyn's neighbor.
(b) A coach.
(c) A teacher.
(d) Evelyn's grandmother.

3. Why do Evelyn and Ruby go to Dufon's Oyster Shop?
(a) To congregate after school.
(b) To sing.
(c) To eat breakfast.
(d) To work.

4. What is one thing Renard is ashamed of when he meets Nelson?
(a) His broken leg.
(b) His profession.
(c) The gap in his teeth.
(d) His old shoes.

5. Who does Andrew date?
(a) Ruby.
(b) Josephine.
(c) Evelyn.
(d) Cornelia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Evelyn feel that her mother does not approve of her?

2. What is Evelyn's brother's name?

3. Which war is happening during the first part of this novel?

4. What do Evelyn and Miss Georgia do together?

5. Who does Renard say is the kindest man he knows?

(see the answer key)

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