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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the Civic Daughters planning when Joe delivers the cosmetics?
(a) Dorcas's engagement party.
(b) A Thanksgiving fundraiser.
(c) The debutante ball.
(d) An Easter Egg hunt.

2. What instrument is constantly played during the parade?
(a) Drums.
(b) Tuba.
(c) Trumpet.
(d) Flute.

3. Why does Joe want to stay near Dorcas after he shoots her?
(a) He doesn't want anyone else to touch her.
(b) He wants her to die in his arms.
(c) He wants to be arrested and taken to prison.
(d) He wants her to keep from falling.

4. What other girls are "after" Acton?
(a) All of them.
(b) No other girls desire Acton.
(c) Dorcas's best friend, Felice.
(d) A group of white girls.

5. Who else is at the party with Dorcas and Acton?
(a) Political figures.
(b) Acton's parents.
(c) Wealthy black folk.
(d) Other young adults.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alice try to teach Dorcas to avoid?

2. What sort of present does Acton buy Dorcas?

3. What is Joe selling when he meets Dorcas?

4. What is special about Neola Miller?

5. What does Alice protect Dorcas from?

(see the answer key)

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