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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Louisa respond to Tom's question about her and Bob?
(a) She exclaims that the stories are all lies.
(b) She pretends that she doesn't know what he means.
(c) She begins to cry and asks forgiveness.
(d) She tells him the truth about Bob.

2. How many men is Louisa involved with?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

3. Tom listens to an old black man tell stories of white folks, cotton picking, and what?
(a) Folklore.
(b) Civil War.
(c) Moonshining.
(d) Church revivals.

4. Where is Bob as Louisa and Tom talk about their relationship?
(a) On his way to work.
(b) On his way to meet Louisa.
(c) On his way to Tom's house.
(d) On his way to see his parents.

5. What time of day does the story open?
(a) Night.
(b) Afternoon.
(c) Morning.
(d) Sundown.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is at Louisa's house when Bob rushes there in a fury?

2. According to Tom, why can he give Louisa what the white folks can?

3. What did Louisa's neighbors used to listen to?

4. Who represents an opportunity to escape a life of poverty for Louisa?

5. What has Tom spent time in jail for?

(see the answer key)

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