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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, p. 115-147.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job does the narrator offer the man she went to town with?
(a) Cleaning the back yard.
(b) Fixing a drainage problem.
(c) Repairing the second floor lights.
(d) Cleaning the gutters.

2. What does Mr. Vercueil seem to be sleeping off?
(a) A bad meal.
(b) The effects of liquor or drugs.
(c) The effects of his medication.
(d) The flu.

3. What does Florence do after the crash?
(a) Call the local chapter of the black panthers.
(b) Call the parents of Bheki's friend.
(c) Call the police.
(d) Call the hospital where Bheki's friend was sent to.

4. When does the narrator return to her house after her trip in town?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Late afternoon.
(c) Late morning.
(d) Early morning.

5. What does the narrator compare aging to?
(a) A long drive with young children.
(b) A roller coaster ride.
(c) A drive with two dogs.
(d) Riding a bicycle downhill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator think about while being driven home?

2. Who does the narrator ask for help with her car problems?

3. Why does the narrator cry when arriving in town?

4. What does the narrator tell the person that calls her?

5. What does Mr. Vercueil say he bought?

(see the answer key)

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