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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter I, Pages 37 through 68.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What makes Ursa decide to go back to Tadpole's place?
(a) She knows Cat and Jeffy are in a relationship.
(b) Cat asks her to run away with her and Jeffy.
(c) Ursa and Cat get into an argument.
(d) Jeffy threatens to kill her in her sleep.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Great-Gram say Corregidora looked like?

2. Finish the sentence: "When it's time to give witness, I'll make a fetus out of ______."

3. Finish the line: "I wanted to come back home to my own bed and not ______."

4. Who is telling Ursa the story in italics in the first chapter?

5. Why does Ursa throw Jeffy out of the bed they are sharing?

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