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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the outcome of Lorene's call to St. Paul's?
(a) She sets up a meeting.
(b) She agrees to meet an alumnus to talk about St. Paul's.
(c) She has an application sent to her house.
(d) She arranges a campus visit.

2. Who are the wombats?
(a) The Hispanic students.
(b) The black students.
(c) Mentally retarded white kids.
(d) The school mascots.

3. What does Lorene say her feelings about calling St. Paul's were?
(a) Pride.
(b) Nervousness.
(c) Shame.
(d) Humility.

4. What does Lorene's mother tacitly offer to her?
(a) Suggestions on marrying rich white boys.
(b) Advice about getting on the boys' good side.
(c) Money for a return ticket if she is miserable at St. Paul's.
(d) Resources for an abortion if necessary.

5. How long has Lorene been teaching, at the beginning of the book?
(a) 6 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 9 years.
(d) 15 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Lorene say it is easiest to write?

2. What lie does Lorene tell Mr. Dick?

3. When is Chapter 1 set?

4. Where has Alma ended up, after graduation?

5. What does Lorene feel she has done, by getting into St. Paul's?

(see the answer key)

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