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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 book did August's father read after Sister Loretta arrived?
(a) The Qur'an.
(b) The Old Man and the Sea.
(c) The Bible.
(d) The Book of Mormon.

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

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

4. How many sisters did Sylvia have according to August in Chapter 9?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 0.

5. Toward the end of Chapter 7, what did August want to say to her mother about trusting women?
(a) "You were wrong, Mama. Look at us hugging. Look at us laughing. Look how we begin and end each other" (75).
(b) "You were right, Mama. These girls were not to be trusted. I do need to keep them at arms' length" (76).
(c) "Mama, you are stupid for leaving us and forcing me to trust only my friends to listen to me" (75).
(d) "Mama, these girls are beautiful. Why did you lie to me" (78)?

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when August, Sylvia, and Gigi called Angela's house toward the end of Chapter 12?

2. In Chapter 2, what did August notice about the white people in her apartment building?

3. According to the middle of Chapter 12, what did August, Sylvia, Gigi, and Angela wear in the winter?

4. What did August and her brother say at the door of Jennie's of apartment on Page 121?

5. Why would August, Sylvia, Gigi, and Angela possibly get sent "Down South?"

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