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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Pages 97 through 132.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ursa's Great-gram say is the most important thing?
(a) To tell the truth.
(b) To make generations.
(c) To live without men.
(d) To feel loved.

2. What makes Sal Cooper start to like Ursa?
(a) Ursa stood up for her when someone said she couldn't sing well.
(b) Ursa married Tadpole, who was darker skinned than she.
(c) Ursa told Tadpole to hire her.
(d) Ursa saved her life.

3. What does Tadpole say to Ursa when she asks him whether she should take the job at the Spider?
(a) You my woman.
(b) Ain't none of my business.
(c) You your own woman.
(d) It ain't my voice.

4. What does Tadpole do to Mutt after Ursa is hospitalized?
(a) Runs him out of town.
(b) Beats him up.
(c) Bans him from Happy's.
(d) Kills him.

5. What is the name of the place where Ursa and Mutt stay together?
(a) The Spider.
(b) The Westin.
(c) The Drake Hotel.
(d) Happy's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the wife do to the white man who was raping her in the story about the black couple on the plantation?

2. What does Cat know about Ursa that she has not told anyone yet when Cat first visits her?

3. What does Tadpole feed Ursa when she gets out of the hospital?

4. What is Ursa's mother doing when Ursa comes to see her?

5. What happens to let Ursa's mother out of the conversation with Ursa's father during their first time talking?

(see the answer key)

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