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

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

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

4. What beverage does Idgie give Smokey to drink when she sees his hands shaking?
(a) She does not give him anything to drink.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Water.
(d) Coffee.

5. Which of the following meat products did Railroad Bill throw from a moving train?
(a) Ham.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Lamb chops.
(d) Thanksgiving turkey.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who rushes Buddy Jr. to the hospital after he is struck by the train?

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

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

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