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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 9: The Family Tree, Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does James borrow money from to jump start his new business?
(a) Teresa Taylor.
(b) Benny Luvovitz.
(c) Mr. Mahmoud.
(d) Leo Taylor.

2. In what room of the house did Mumma die?
(a) In the living room.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) In the bedroom.
(d) In the bathroom.

3. How old was Frances's son when he met Mercedes for the first time?
(a) Twelve years old.
(b) Ten years old.
(c) Eight years old.
(d) Six years old.

4. What does everyone in town believe Kathleen died from?
(a) The flu.
(b) Scarlet fever.
(c) The black plague.
(d) Chicken pox.

5. Why won't James let Frances drop out of school like she wants?
(a) All of these answers are true.
(b) Because he doesn't want Frances at home during the days.
(c) Because the principal believes Frances is a gifted student.
(d) Because he is afraid he will look like a failure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Materia's fourth daughter, who only lives a few days before her death?

2. Who does Mercedes think visited her in the night, pressing dark fingerprints onto her forehead?

3. What does Frances plan to do with her earnings from working for her Uncle Jameel?

4. How does Frances's baby die?

5. What does Mercedes do in the hopes of repairing her family's name in the community?

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