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

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 way they could just look at each other without saying a word, but understood one another anyway.
(b) The tiny bones at the back of their necks.
(c) The expensive and beautiful clothes they wore.
(d) The sharp edges of their collarbones.

2. How did Sister Loretta, August's father's new girlfriend, dress when August met her for the first time?
(a) Sister Loretta wore a low-cut top and skirt.
(b) Sister Loretta was in a black business suit.
(c) Sister Loretta was covered from head to toe.
(d) Sister Loretta had a shawl and pants on.

3. What did August and her brother say at the door of Jennie's of apartment on Page 121?
(a) "Jennie, we are always here for you."
(b) "The kid are crying. Feed them!"
(c) "Please, let us help."
(d) "Open the door."

4. Which friend of August's had similar hands to her mother, as mentioned in Chapter 4?
(a) Gigi.
(b) Sylvia.
(c) Angela.
(d) Sonja.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As mentioned in Chapter 1, what do the Hindu people do with the dead?

3. What did the woman who lived below August's apartment look like?

4. What does the narrator claim is the most tragic thing about life (1)?

5. What did Gigi audition for at the start of Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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