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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through August, Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Ava and Eddie talk about when they go inside?
(a) his mother
(b) how he feels about HIV
(c) his time in Vietnam
(d) his education

2. What does Joyce get so excited about telling Ava?
(a) the newest member of the Sewing Circus
(b) her date with Eddie that night
(c) the new shoe store downtown
(d) the baby's arrival the next day

3. What's the first thing Ava notices about Joyce when she greets her?
(a) She's gained weight
(b) She has dyed her hair
(c) She looks depressed
(d) She has a broken arm

4. How does Ava feel about the meals Joyce and Eddie cook?
(a) she hates them
(b) she thinks they're okay
(c) she loves them
(d) she's indifferent

5. From whom did Joyce receive a letter in July?
(a) a friend from college
(b) an ex-boyfriend
(c) a wealthy uncle
(d) Reverend Anderson

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ava from originally?

2. Why does Ava decide to move?

3. What happened to Joyce's husband?

4. Why did black people first start coming to Idlewild?

5. What does Johnny Mack tell Eddie?

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