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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of Dorcas's makeup does Violet find out about?
(a) Eyeshadow.
(b) Mascara.
(c) Lipstick.
(d) Powder.

2. Who lives with Joe on Lenox Avenue?
(a) Alice.
(b) Golden Gray.
(c) Violet.
(d) Dorcas.

3. In the beginning of the book, why does Joe say he shoots Dorcas?
(a) He wants to keep the feeling of love going.
(b) He is trying to shoot someone else.
(c) She tries to rob him.
(d) He wants to capture her forever.

4. Why do Joe and Violet continue to dance standing in the train car?
(a) They do not want to lose their places.
(b) They are afraid to sit down for fear they are punished.
(c) They aren't hungry.
(d) They do not want to be separated by the table.

5. Which of the following are in Violet's apartment?
(a) Shotguns and cocaine.
(b) Piles of newspapers.
(c) Birds and houseplants.
(d) Dogs and cats.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Joe think about Violet's crazy episodes?

3. What does Malvonne find behind her refrigerator?

4. What does Violet see in Dorcas's picture?

5. What does Violet do in response to her crazy episodes?

(see the answer key)

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