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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 111 - 166).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Sergeant Beckles' relationship with the Queen of Sheba like at first?
(a) Antagonistic.
(b) Indifferent on both sides.
(c) Symbiotic.
(d) Mutually affectionate.

2. Who comes to wake Mira up in the middle of the night in Chapter 9?
(a) Beth.
(b) Peter.
(c) Sam.
(d) Rosa.

3. What happens to Esme in Chapter 11 that becomes a terrible family secret?
(a) Her mother beats her to death.
(b) She is assaulted on the beach by a neighbor.
(c) She robs a store and is sent to jail.
(d) Her father rapes her.

4. What does Lala take to work with Wilma with her sometimes?
(a) A bicycle.
(b) Ice cream.
(c) A mannequin head to practice braiding on.
(d) Books.

5. What does Mira think about how the police are handling the murder investigation?
(a) They are getting paid to ignore it.
(b) They are doing an excellent job.
(c) They are botching it.
(d) They are making progress but have not found the killer yet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lala pretend to be sleeping in Chapter 18?

2. What does Wilma tell Esme about what Carson has done to her in Chapter 11?

3. Who comes to Lala's aid when Baby is found dead on the beach in Chapter 10?

4. What does the person who wakes Mira up in the middle of the night in Chapter 9 ask her for?

5. Why does Wilma take Lala to work with her?

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