2. Why does Bet come into the store one day to talk to Emily?
(a) Philomene sends Bet there to cheer up Emily.
(b) Bet is bored at home.
(c) Bet likes one of the clerks.
(d) Emily asks her to help her with a display.

3. What does Philomene realize as she see Clement in Chapter 16?
(a) This is the realization of her vision from long ago.
(b) He is sad about their dead son.
(c) He is the kindest man she's ever known.
(d) He will do anything to keep his family happy.

4. How does Oreline justify not talking to Philomene about Clement?
(a) Oreline was afraid Philomene would curse her.
(b) Oreline was afraid Philomene would miscarry.
(c) Oreline says it was easier on Clement to go without saying goodbye.
(d) The steamer was leaving immediately.

5. Where does Narcisse decide to send Emily for more education?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Charleston.

6. What does Philomene plan to do concerning Narcisse?
(a) Ignore him.
(b) Control him.
(c) Lie ot him.
(d) Curse him.

7. Of what does Oreline seem afraid when talking to Philomene in Chapter 17?
(a) Suzette.
(b) Clement fleeing for the North.
(c) Philomene killing herself and her children.
(d) Philomene.

8. What does Joseph ask Philomene to give him?
(a) The painting of Emily.
(b) Advice.
(c) Some of their land to farm.
(d) One year to become a better husband.

9. With whom does Narcisse say Suzette can be placed?
(a) Narcisse recommends not selling Suzette.
(b) With a family in Virginia.
(c) With Narcisse's brother.
(d) Narcisse recommends freeing Suzette.

10. How many children has Narcisse fathered over recent years?
(a) 1.
(b) 0.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

11. What does Emily admit concerning Elisabeth?
(a) Emily adored her.
(b) Emily thought she was too harsh a disciplinarian.
(c) Emily was afraid of her censure.
(d) Emily was ashamed of her.

12. What makes it clear that the situation in the South is becoming serious at the opening of Chapter 22?
(a) Confederate money begins to circulate.
(b) More men are conscripted involuntarily.
(c) Men are being trained as spies.
(d) Women are recruited to sew uniforms.

13. What happens to Philomene when she is ill?
(a) She puts a curse on Oreline.
(b) She goes blind.
(c) She forgives Oreline.
(d) She has a vision.

14. How much money does Narcisse have to pay to be draft exempt?
(a) 1,000 dollars.
(b) There is no way to buy out of the draft.
(c) 2,000 dollars.
(d) 500 dollars.

15. What does Philomene think a jealous God might do?
(a) Nothing because she thinks God is not jealous of slaves.
(b) Take away her happiness.
(c) Take Clement in trade for her newborns.
(d) Kill her daughters also.