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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Malvonne want to make sure the young black girl's letter gets to the law school?
(a) She is afraid the girl has to get a low-paying job instead.
(b) She is afraid she is reported for having stolen mail.
(c) She is threatened by the police.
(d) The young black girl is Malvonne's daughter.

2. Where does Violet go when she finds out about Joe's affair?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) Under their bed.
(c) The funeral parlor.
(d) To her mother's house.

3. Where does Dorcas insist Joe take her?
(a) The zoo.
(b) New York City.
(c) The beauty parlor.
(d) A jazz club.

4. What happens the same day Dorcas's mother is burned in the house fire?
(a) Dorcas is fired from her job.
(b) She overdoses on medication.
(c) She is arrested by the police for murder.
(d) Dorcas's father is killed during a race riot.

5. Who attends the parade with Dorcas in 1917?
(a) Alice Manfred.
(b) Joe and Violet.
(c) No one.
(d) Joe only.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Violet find in the bottom of the parrot's cage?

2. How much does Joe pay for the bedroom he and Dorcas meet in?

3. What is the 1917 parade protesting?

4. Why do Joe and Violet continue to dance standing in the train car?

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

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