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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reaction from Joe's friends and family when he and Violet move to the city?
(a) They are glad Joe and Violet are moving away.
(b) They are surprised.
(c) They are disappointed and vow never to speak to Joe again.
(d) They are overjoyed for the couple.

2. How is Violet described by the author?
(a) Attractive and haunting.
(b) Chubby and pleasant.
(c) Wrinkly and harsh.
(d) Skinny and over fifty.

3. What does Alice protect Dorcas from?
(a) Unhealthy habits.
(b) Seductive and violent music.
(c) Racism.
(d) Television.

4. What does Violet do in response to her crazy episodes?
(a) She writes in her journal.
(b) She becomes a musician.
(c) She goes to find a priest.
(d) She becomes more and more silent.

5. How much does Joe pay for the bedroom he and Dorcas meet in?
(a) Two dollars a month.
(b) Five dollars an hour.
(c) He trades handiwork for the use of the bedroom.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Dorcas cry for during her mother's funeral?

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

3. What type of Dorcas's makeup does Violet find out about?

4. When does Alice realize Dorcas and Joe are having an affair?

5. What are the Civic Daughters planning when Joe delivers the cosmetics?

(see the answer key)

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