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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Violet put the picture of Dorcas?
(a) On the mantel.
(b) On the front door.
(c) Under Joe's pillow.
(d) In the oven.

2. How does Violet decide to get back at Joe?
(a) Leave Joe forever.
(b) Kill his pet dog.
(c) Become pregnant.
(d) Have an affair in their home.

3. Who does Alice eventually allow to come visit her at home?
(a) Felice.
(b) Violet.
(c) Joe.
(d) Dorcas's pet dog.

4. What happens to Dorcas's mother?
(a) She runs away to Mexico.
(b) She is killed by a boyfriend.
(c) She dies in a housefire.
(d) She gradually becomes insane.

5. Why is Dorcas rejected by teenage boys her own age?
(a) She is smarter and sharper.
(b) She is much more mature than they.
(c) She is tall and beautiful.
(d) She wears unfashionable clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alice Manfred do for a living?

2. How is Violet described by the author?

3. What is Joe selling when he meets Dorcas?

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

5. What does Joe buy Dorcas the first day they meet?

(see the answer key)

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