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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Violet's father bring the children when he visits?
(a) Puppies.
(b) Toys.
(c) Candy.
(d) Books.

2. What does Violet steal during one of her crazy episodes?
(a) Candy.
(b) Knives.
(c) A television.
(d) A baby.

3. Why does Dorcas tell Joe she wants to break up with him?
(a) She is moving far away.
(b) She needs room to focus on her career.
(c) She falls in love with someone else.
(d) She is tired of sneaking around.

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

5. Where does Vera Louise go until she has the baby?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Baltimore.
(c) Boston.
(d) California.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Violet's mother after her father leaves the family?

2. Why doesn't a fire truck intervene during the house fire in Dorcas's home?

3. How does Violet decide to get back at Joe?

4. What does Violet try to do to Dorcas's face?

5. Who lives with Joe on Lenox Avenue?

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