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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. 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?
(a) Fingertips being lost.
(b) Arms being severed off.
(c) A black man being killed.
(d) Ankles being crushed.

2. Which of the following items does Ninny claim was stolen from one of her friends' bedrooms at the nursing home?
(a) A photo frame.
(b) A pair of false teeth.
(c) A gold necklace.
(d) A diary.

3. Which of the following accidents was Wilbur, Dot's husband, NOT a part of?
(a) Wilbur destroyed his car windsheild during a hail storm.
(b) Wilbur was swept up into a tornado as it passed through town.
(c) Wilbur fell into an icy ditch while walking his dogs.
(d) Wilbur was struck by lightning while fishing.

4. Which of the following bills are particularly high for residents in Whistle Stop during the early 1930's?
(a) Heating bills.
(b) Rent.
(c) Electricity bills.
(d) Water bills.

5. How does the price differ between black and white customers at the Cafe differ?
(a) Black customers and white customers are charged the same amount.
(b) Black customers are charged more.
(c) Black customers are charged less.
(d) Black customers are not served.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the gossip club Idgie starts despite Ruth's objections?

2. What part of her body does Dot break, preventing her from leaving the house to collect news?

3. How old was Bessie Vick when she died?

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

5. Which of the following diseases did Evelyn's mother die from?

(see the answer key)

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