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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) The young black girl is Malvonne's daughter.
(b) She is afraid the girl has to get a low-paying job instead.
(c) She is afraid she is reported for having stolen mail.
(d) She is threatened by the police.

2. Who understands, like Joe, what it feels like to feel nothing inside?
(a) Rose Dear.
(b) Dorcas.
(c) Violet.
(d) Alice.

3. What does Violet steal during one of her crazy episodes?
(a) Knives.
(b) Candy.
(c) A baby.
(d) A television.

4. Where does Violet stop to have two malts?
(a) A jazz club.
(b) The drugstore.
(c) The local bar.
(d) Her home.

5. How is Alice Manfred related to Dorcas?
(a) Dorcas is Alice's daughter.
(b) Alice is Dorcas's aunt.
(c) Alice and Dorcas are sisters.
(d) Alice and Dorcas are second cousins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is True Belle's relationship to Violet?

2. Who moves to Chicago?

3. What does Dorcas rescue from her home as a small child?

4. What instrument is constantly played during the parade?

5. Who tells Violet Dorcas's address?

(see the answer key)

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