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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 consequence did the plantation wife face because of her actions with her white boss?
(a) She and her husband were killed.
(b) She and her husband ran away before they could be punished.
(c) She and her husband were sold to another plantation.
(d) She and her husband were sent back to Africa.

2. Why does Cat not let anyone sleep on the couch?
(a) The couch is infested with lice.
(b) Because it is the only piece of nice furniture.
(c) The cat loves the couch.
(d) Sleeping on the couch is unrefined.

3. What is Cat's last name?
(a) Baloo.
(b) Granderson.
(c) Landers.
(d) Lawson.

4. What is it about Ursa's appearance that concerned Mutt when they were together?
(a) She was losing weight.
(b) The circles under her eyes.
(c) Her hair was falling out.
(d) She bruised easily.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Corregidora that affected him physically?

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

3. Finish the line: "I said if that nigger loved me he wouldnta ______."

4. Who is at Cat's place when Ursa goes to stay there?

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

(see the answer key)

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