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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter I, Pages 1 through 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What question does Cat ask Ursa in regards to her relationship with Tadpole?
(a) She asks Ursa if he is fulfilling her needs.
(b) She asks Ursa if he is treating her right.
(c) She asks Ursa if he is much different from Mutt.
(d) She asks if Ursa can give him what he needs.

2. What mistake does the doctor make when Ursa goes to see him?
(a) He hurts her scar.
(b) He gives her the wrong prescription.
(c) He thinks Tadpole is her husband.
(d) He yells at Tadpole, thinking he caused her condition.

3. What does Mutt do to Ursa in the beginning of the novel?
(a) Proposes to her.
(b) Pulls her hair out when she will not listen to him.
(c) Kills a man who is interested in her.
(d) Pushes her down stairs during an argument.

4. What does Cat make Ursa for dinner when she is staying there?
(a) Fried chicken.
(b) Pot Roast.
(c) Pot pie.
(d) Vegetable soup.

5. Finish the line: "His hair was so dark and greasy straight that you could a swore he was pure ______."
(a) Indian.
(b) Evil.
(c) Devil.
(d) Chinese.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tadpole's last name?

2. What happened to Corregidora that affected him physically?

3. What kind of plantation did Ursa's great grandmother work on?

4. What is Cat's last name?

5. What does Ursa's Great-gram say is the most important thing?

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