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

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) The young black girl is Malvonne's daughter.
(c) She is threatened by the police.
(d) She is afraid she is reported for having stolen mail.

2. What does Malvonne do for a living?
(a) Delivers newspapers.
(b) Cleans offices.
(c) Runs a daycare.
(d) Cooks for neighbors.

3. What is Joe selling when he meets Dorcas?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Cosmetics.
(c) Brooms.
(d) Encyclopedias.

4. How does Rose Dear eventually die?
(a) She convinces her boyfriend to kill her.
(b) She dies of a heart attack.
(c) She throws herself down a well.
(d) No one is sure.

5. What does Malvonne include in the letter from Hot Steam to Daddy Sage?
(a) Five dollars.
(b) A Bible passage.
(c) An article about adultery.
(d) Violet's phone number.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dorcas insist Joe take her?

2. What do Violet and Joe do all night the first time they meet?

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

4. Where does Violet go when she finds out about Joe's affair?

5. What does Malvonne find behind her refrigerator?

(see the answer key)

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