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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 38 | Chapter 39 | Chapter 40 | Chapter 41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Stump find a can of while walking to school, thinking that it has been chucked overboard by Railroad Bill?
(a) A can of tuna fish.
(b) A can of sauerkraut.
(c) A can of potato soup.
(d) A can of peaches.

2. How do most hobos find out about the Whistle Stop Cafe?
(a) Idgie picks them out of the soup line.
(b) Hobos are not allowed in Whistle Stop.
(c) Through word-of-mouth advertising.
(d) Through graffiti in boxcars.

3. How does Idgie's mother feel about Idgie's relationship with Ruth?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She does not know about it.
(c) She is supportive.
(d) She does not approve.

4. Which of the following diseases did Evelyn's mother die from?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Parkinson's Disease.
(d) Muscular Dystrophy.

5. What type of business did Ninny's father own when Ninny was a child?
(a) An automobile dealership.
(b) A general store.
(c) A movie theater.
(d) A camp ground.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following animals stars in the story Idgie tells Smokey, which he finds so funny he laughs out loud?

2. How does the price differ between black and white customers at the Cafe differ?

3. Which of the following statements is NOT a piece of advice Ninny gives to Evelyn while she is depressed?

4. Which of the following accidents was Wilbur, Dot's husband, NOT a part of?

5. In Dot's article about Buddy Jr.'s accident, which of the following injuries is NOT mentioned in her run-down about the dangers of trains?

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