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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7: The Bullet, Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frances plan to do with her earnings from working for her Uncle Jameel?
(a) Give them to Lily.
(b) Buy herself a new car.
(c) She has no plans for the money.
(d) Run away to New York.

2. Who kisses Mercedes on the lips after her graduation?
(a) Ralph Luvovitz.
(b) Mr. Mahmoud.
(c) Pete the Scarecrow.
(d) James Piper.

3. Why does Mercedes feel guilty about Frances's lot in life?
(a) Because Frances was closest to their mother before her death.
(b) Because Frances is expected to raise Lily.
(c) Because Frances has no friends.
(d) Because Frances is regularly beaten by their father.

4. What does Mercedes do in the hopes of repairing her family's name in the community?
(a) Write a formal letter of apology in the newspaper.
(b) Bake cookies for the bake sale.
(c) Nothing. Mercedes doesn't care about her family's reputation.
(d) Volunteer at the local hospital.

5. What is the name of Lily's favorite movie star, whom she is teased mercilessly for admiring?
(a) Mary Pickford.
(b) Barbara Stanwyck.
(c) Claudette Colbert.
(d) Greta Garbo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country is James stationed in during the war?

2. What is the name of the school Frances attends?

3. What religion does Materia follow?

4. How does Kathleen's teacher in New York react to Kathleen's voice?

5. On which holiday did James and Materia agree to meet in secret?

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