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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 is Ursa's drink of choice throughout the novel?
(a) Coke.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Wine.
(d) Beer.

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

3. Finish the sentence: "When it's time to give witness, I'll make a fetus out of ______."
(a) Memories.
(b) Songs.
(c) Blood.
(d) Grounds of coffee.

4. What is the name of Mutt's cousin?
(a) Mike.
(b) Pete.
(c) Sal.
(d) Jimmy.

5. What does Tadpole say Ursa's eyes do to a man?
(a) Makes him sad.
(b) Makes him want to die.
(c) Makes him want to climb inside them.
(d) Makes him crazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Corregidora call his favorite girl?

2. What does Tadpole say happened to his family's land?

3. How old is Ursa when Great-Gram tells her about her family history?

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

5. Whom does Ursa hear Cat speaking to about her in the hallway?

(see the answer key)

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