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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: "Your Own Cord" - Chapter 8: "Driftwood".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does Darlene get docked for missing roll call on her first day at the farm?
(a) $10.
(b) $5.
(c) $25.
(d) $20.

2. What does Eddie's mother throw at his face and bruise him in the year after his father died in Chapter 5: “Show Us the Planets”?
(a) A liquor bottle.
(b) A high-heeled shoe.
(c) A half-inflated basketball.
(d) A rolling pin.

3. What college does Hazel transfer from when she becomes friends with Darlene?
(a) Grambling State University.
(b) Centenary College.
(c) Brown University.
(d) Florida State University.

4. What is the name of the beauty salon where Eddie finds information on how to find his aunt Bethella in the Prologue: "Little Muddy"?
(a) The Red Apple.
(b) Fancy Cuts.
(c) The Clip Joint.
(d) Fringe Cuts.

5. What is Darlene described as standing in front of in the picture that Eddie takes to the streets looking for her with in Chapter 6: "Your Own Cord"?
(a) A Christmas tree.
(b) The Eiffel Tower.
(c) The Empire State building.
(d) A new car.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose old boots does Jackie give to Darlene when she starts working at the farm?

2. Who is the woman that tries to sell Darlene on going to work on a farm in Chapter 4: "We Named the Goat"?

3. What is the name of Eddie's son?

4. How old is Eddie said to be in the Prologue: "Little Muddy"?

5. Where does Eddie go to look for Mrs. Vernon in the Prologue: "Little Muddy"?

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