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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As noticed in Chapter 3, what was one of the first things August spotted about Sylvia, Angela, and Gigi at school?
(a) The expensive and beautiful clothes they wore.
(b) The tiny bones at the back of their necks.
(c) The way they could just look at each other without saying a word, but understood one another anyway.
(d) The sharp edges of their collarbones.

2. When did August visit her father in New York City (5)?
(a) Thanksgiving Day.
(b) Christmas Day.
(c) New Year's Eve.
(d) August's birthday.

3. What was the first thing Sylvia asked August when they met?
(a) "Do you want to have lunch with us. I have an extra sandwich" (33).
(b) "Why do you look at us that way? We don't like you" (35).
(c) "What's your name? I've never seen you before" (36).
(d) "Why do you stare at us like that? What are you looking for?" (36).

4. What narrative perspective is Another Brooklyn related?
(a) Third person limited.
(b) First person.
(c) Second person.
(d) Third person omniscient.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did August's father die?

2. In Chapter 1, what did August's brother ask her after their father's funeral (4)?

3. At the start of Chapter 2, what year does the narrative shift to?

4. What is the name of the area where August and her family lived before moving to Brooklyn?

5. After leaving her brother and returning to their father's apartment after the funeral, how did August feel?

(see the answer key)

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