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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Joe not recall from his early days with Violet?
(a) What they buy as a couple.
(b) The dresses that she wears.
(c) Specific dates.
(d) Feelings.

2. Who does Dorcas cry for during her mother's funeral?
(a) Her father.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her dolls.

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

4. What does the green and yellow parrot repeat?
(a) "Please help me".
(b) "You're an angel".
(c) "I love you".
(d) "You're the best man I ever met".

5. Why is Violet committed to gaining weight?
(a) She is trying to get the hips and backside she has as a young woman.
(b) She thinks it makes her look crazier.
(c) She wants to be admitted to the hospital.
(d) She thinks it makes Joe feel sorry for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malvonne include in the letter from Hot Steam to Daddy Sage?

2. How is Alice Manfred related to Dorcas?

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

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

5. What instrument is constantly played during the parade?

(see the answer key)

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