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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30 | Chapter 31 | Chapter 32 | Chapter 33.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following statements is NOT a piece of advice Ninny gives to Evelyn while she is depressed?
(a) Start taking #10 stress tabs.
(b) Take a walk in the sunshine.
(c) Go visit a psychiatrist.
(d) Visit the church.

3. How does Idgie react to the news that Ruth is engaged?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is apathetic.
(c) She is confused.
(d) She is angry.

4. Who is the only person that knows where Idgie is hiding when she leaves town?
(a) Evelyn.
(b) Big George.
(c) Sipsey.
(d) Ninny.

5. What is the name of the nursing home where Ninny lives?
(a) Rose Terrace.
(b) Lilac Valley.
(c) Amber Cove.
(d) Yellow Mountain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following bills are particularly high for residents in Whistle Stop during the early 1930's?

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

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

4. Who starts the Whistle Stop Pig's Club?

5. How old is Evelyn's daughter when Evelyn realizes she is living a promiscuous life?

(see the answer key)

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