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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Alice try to teach Dorcas to avoid?
(a) Social workers and teachers.
(b) All other blacks.
(c) White male teenagers and adults.
(d) The wealthy.

2. Why doesn't a fire truck intervene during the house fire in Dorcas's home?
(a) It is waiting for a fire in a white neighborhood.
(b) It is broken down.
(c) All the firemen are on strike.
(d) It is out of gas.

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

4. What does Violet regret when she turns forty?
(a) Not taking better care of her skin.
(b) Getting married so early.
(c) Not having been loved deeply enough.
(d) Never having children.

5. Which of the following are in Violet's apartment?
(a) Shotguns and cocaine.
(b) Piles of newspapers.
(c) Dogs and cats.
(d) Birds and houseplants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Violet after she attacks Dorcas's body?

2. Why is Violet committed to gaining weight?

3. Why do the Miller sisters call the police station repeatedly?

4. Who moves to Chicago?

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

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