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) Granny's.
(d) Jensy's.

3. What is the name of the junior high school Florence attended?
(a) Central Jr. High.
(b) Williams Jr. High.
(c) Maxwell Jr. High.
(d) Powell Jr. High.

4. What did Herb refer to Granny's stories of female problems?
(a) The Illiad.
(b) The Droll.
(c) The Karmata.
(d) The Ovariad.

5. How often did the house cleaner come to clean Mama's house in Chapter 2?
(a) Once a week.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Twice a week.
(d) Once a day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Florence make for Herb's birthday in Chapter 4?

2. What was Herb's profession when he married?

3. How often did Florence's family accompany Granny to church?

4. What did Herb buy and move into the living room in Chapter 2?

5. When was Henry Adams born?

Short Essay Questions

1. What attracted men to Evelyn Cunningham? Who was the one exception?

2. Why did Florence transfer schools in Chapter 7? What did she enjoy studying there?

3. Why did Florence's family have to leave their home on Park Road in Chapter 4? Where did they move?

4. How is Mama described in her youth in Chapter 1?

5. What did Mama do when Florence's teacher noted she was unfriendly in Chapter 5?

6. How did Florence and Granny react to Florence's first menstruation in Chapter 7? What literary figure did Florence become obsessed with at this time?

7. How was the role of religion in the King household described in Chapter 3?

8. How did Florence describe the summer of 1941 in Chapter 4?

9. What led Florence's first teacher to suggest she skip Kindergarten B in Chapter 4?

10. What was the relationship between Mama and Herb like after Florence was born? How did Florence relate to Herb?

(see the answer keys)

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