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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Dorcas's clothespin dolls lay?
(a) On the floor of the burnt-down home.
(b) In a cigar box.
(c) Under her pillow.
(d) Within an old oak tree.

2. What does Malvonne find behind her refrigerator?
(a) A box of money.
(b) A sack of stolen mail.
(c) An old diamond ring.
(d) A coin collection.

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

4. Why doesn't Violet sleep at night?
(a) She sleeps too much during the day.
(b) The birds are gone.
(c) She is awakened by nightmares.
(d) Joe snores loudly.

5. When does Alice realize Dorcas and Joe are having an affair?
(a) Never.
(b) Thanksgiving dinner.
(c) The first night Dorcas and Joe meet.
(d) After Dorcas is dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alice eventually allow to come visit her at home?

2. Who rents Joe and Dorcas a bedroom once a week?

3. Where does Dorcas insist Joe take her?

4. What instrument is constantly played during the parade?

5. What is Joe selling when he meets Dorcas?

(see the answer key)

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