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

2. Who is at Cat's place when Ursa goes to stay there?
(a) Jeffy.
(b) Vivian.
(c) Lenore.
(d) Sal.

3. Who is the author of Corregidora?
(a) Gayl Smith.
(b) Gayl Jones.
(c) Gayl Simmons.
(d) Gayl Danticat.

4. Who is Corregidora?
(a) A Brazilian slave owner.
(b) A Spanish sea captain.
(c) A Portuguese plantation owner.
(d) A Cuban plantation owner.

5. How old is Ursa when Great-Gram tells her about her family history?
(a) Five.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Twenty-five.
(d) Fifteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Corregidora call his favorite girl?

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

3. What is Cat's last name?

4. Finish the line: "His hair was so dark and greasy straight that you could a swore he was pure ______."

5. How does Tadpole get his name?

(see the answer key)

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