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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What year does Mercedes graduate from high school?
(a) 1930.
(b) 1920.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1940.

3. What is the name of Jameel's only son?
(a) Voutros.
(b) Soutros.
(c) Boutros.
(d) Moutros.

4. Where does Mercedes arrange for Frances to give birth to her baby?
(a) Mabou.
(b) Gabou.
(c) Fabou.
(d) Dabou.

5. Where is Lily supposed to be on the day Frances drags her into the cave?
(a) The doctor's office.
(b) Church.
(c) School.
(d) Girl Scouts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mercedes believe is the cause of the family's pain and suffering?

2. What does Lily demand when business picks up at the speakeasy?

3. Who does Frances claim is Lily's real father?

4. Which of the following items is NOT something Lily takes with her from the hope chest when she runs away from home?

5. What is Leo Taylor's nickname?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Jeanne?

2. How does Lily believe Frances was impregnated?

3. How does Mercedes feel about school?

4. What job does Frances get after running away from home?

5. What story does Frances tell Lily that causes her to pass out in a cave?

6. What happens to Mercedes after her high school graduation?

7. How did Lily react when she met Rose for the first time?

8. How does Frances seduce Leo Taylor?

9. How did Rose and Kathleen fall in love?

10. How does Frances spy on Leo Taylor?

(see the answer keys)

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