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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does August say saved her brother from feeling "halfway whole" (3)?
(a) Brooklyn.
(b) Faith.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Education.

2. How did August's mother feel about friendships among women as indicated in Chapter 2?
(a) Women are beautiful creatures, whereas men will turn against you.
(b) Keep women away, because they cannot be trusted.
(c) Keep women close, because they will always be there to help.
(d) Women are wicked and cruel and only want to hurt you.

3. What major event is described at the opening of Chapter 8?
(a) August's family's return to SweetGrove.
(b) A massive fire that broke out in San Francisco.
(c) The 9/11 attacks on New York City.
(d) A blackout in New York City.

4. What did Sylvia bring to the park to share with the girls after she had left their school?
(a) A nude photo of her boyfriend.
(b) A joint.
(c) A bottle of wine.
(d) A cigarette.

5. What is the first thing Jerome said to August?
(a) "Be mine" (102).
(b) "I love you" (100).
(c) "I know you" (100).
(d) "You are beautiful" (101)

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the August, Sylvia, Angela, and Gigi decide to do to protect Gigi after she was sexually assaulted?

2. What did Gigi's mother say about Gigi's skin tone?

3. How did August feel about the women her father brought home?

4. What did August tell Sister Loretta about SweetGrove?

5. Who originally owned the land where Augusts's family lived in Tennessee?

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