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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, Pages 69 through 96.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ursa's mother think about her singing?
(a) She wishes Ursa went professional.
(b) She strongly supports Ursa.
(c) She does not speak to Ursa anymore because of it.
(d) She thinks it is the devil's music.

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

3. What happened to Corregidora that affected him physically?
(a) He got in a fistfight.
(b) He was shot.
(c) He had a stroke.
(d) He had a brain aneurysm.

4. Why does Ursa throw Jeffy out of the bed they are sharing?
(a) Jeffy tries to smother Ursa.
(b) It is too hot to share a bed.
(c) Jeffy tries to feel Ursa up.
(d) Jeffy snores too loud.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ursa promise to Cat the last time she sees her?

2. What does Cat drop when her boss tries to make a move on her in the kitchen?

3. What is the name of the man in the car who tries to pick Ursa up?

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

5. In Ursa's story about the black man in the car trying to pick her up, who else is in the car?

(see the answer key)

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