1. What black woman who worked for her in Ballston did Granny hire in Chapter 2?
(a) Aunt Jonesy.
(b) Sara Cummings.
(c) Miz Flora.
(d) Jensy Custis.

2. Whose Biblical theology was "enervated by her superiority complex," as noted by the author in Chapter 3?
(a) Mama's.
(b) Florence's.
(c) Jensy's.
(d) Granny's.

3. In what year was Florence's family evicted from the apartment at Park Road?
(a) 1941.
(b) 1939.
(c) 1935.
(d) 1945.

4. When did Mama begin getting contractions in Chapter 2?
(a) New Year's Eve.
(b) Christmas Eve.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Christmas Day.

5. Where did Florence's family vacation with their extended family in Chapter 4?
(a) Colonial Beach.
(b) St. Paul, MN.
(c) Corpus Cristi.
(d) Jamestown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is believed to occur when the soul or spirit, after the death of the body, comes back to life in a new form, such as another animal or anything that is living?

2. What genre of literature is "Confessions of a Failed Southern Lady"?

3. Who was Florence's nemesis who couldn't understand Florence's disdain for popularity in Chapter 5?

4. How old was Florence's Mama when she quit school?

5. Why was Florence's family evicted from the apartment at Park Road?

(see the answer key)

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