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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Phillip realize on his trip home to Memphis?
(a) It is time to forgive his family for being so strange.
(b) It is time to forget his father's wrongdoings.
(c) It is time to confront his sisters about their nighttime behavior.
(d) It is time to confront his father about the move to Memphis.

2. Where does Alex first meet Mr. Carver?
(a) In church.
(b) At a soda fountain.
(c) On the way to the library.
(d) On the school playground.

3. For what reason are the daughters considered the "laughing stock of the town"?
(a) Their father.
(b) Their inappropriate attire.
(c) Their business.
(d) Their names.

4. How does Phillip get to school when he is a child in Nashville?
(a) He rides his bike.
(b) He walks with his mother.
(c) He rides his pony, Red.
(d) He takes the school bus.

5. What kind of car does Mr. Carver drive?
(a) A fifteen year old convertible.
(b) A five year old Mercedes.
(c) A twenty year old Cadillac.
(d) A ten year old Rolls.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what car does Betsy ride during the family's move to Memphis?

2. Where is the Blue Moon?

3. Phillip believes Alex cannot see that underneath Betsy and Josephine's stated love for their father lies what other emotion?

4. What does Mr. Carver carry into the bars to help him with his neuropathy?

5. How does Alex's father define the best human being?

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