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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sort of lessons did Sylvia take that were surprising to August in Chapter 9?
(a) Piano and dance.
(b) Piano and propriety.
(c) Dance and soccer.
(d) Violin and cello.

2. What did August wish she had said to Angela after Angela disappeared?
(a) "We'll come with you - wherever you go" (132).
(b) "See you tomorrow" (132).
(c) "Don't believe them" (133).
(d) "Wait! We love you" (132).

3. What kind of car did August's white neighbors drive when they left in Chapter 8?
(a) Chevy convertibles.
(b) Ford trucks.
(c) Mercedes sedans.
(d) Station wagons.

4. What did Sister Loretta cook for the family when she arrived at August's family apartment?
(a) Eggplant Parmesan and shrimp.
(b) Navy beans and eggplant Parmesan.
(c) Navy beans and collared greens.
(d) Spaghetti with real tomato sauce.

5. What kind of uniform was Sylvia wearing when August saw her in the streets after Sylvia had left August's school at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) St. Thomas Gregory.
(b) St. Thomas Peter.
(c) St. Thomas Auquinas.
(d) St. Thomas Auquarius.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days did Angela stay at August's apartment after her mother did not return home?

2. According to the narrator in Chapter 5, what did Gigi's mom do for a living?

3. What magazine reminded August that her family was not as poor as others?

4. What did every school building give out after the major event took place described in Chapter 8?

5. At the start of Chapter 5, what does August say Gigi's mother said about Gigi?

(see the answer key)

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