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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author describe Acton's appearance from Dorcas's point of view?
(a) There is no description of Acton's physical appearance.
(b) He is tall and athletic.
(c) He is handsome and his hair has no gray in it.
(d) He is plain-looking, but has thick hair.

2. What does Alice protect Dorcas from?
(a) Seductive and violent music.
(b) Unhealthy habits.
(c) Television.
(d) Racism.

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

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

5. What is Dorcas feeling as she is dancing with Acton?
(a) Miserable.
(b) Completely happy.
(c) Facetious.
(d) Disconnected.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joe think of when he imagines Dorcas?

2. Why does Joe begin to feel distanced from Violet?

3. What is special about Neola Miller?

4. What year does Joe and Violet move to the city?

5. What does Joe wipe his tears with?

(see the answer key)

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