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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What area does the author describe in springtime?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Harlem.
(c) Central Park.
(d) California.

2. How does Violet decide to get back at Joe?
(a) Become pregnant.
(b) Kill his pet dog.
(c) Have an affair in their home.
(d) Leave Joe forever.

3. What year does Joe and Violet move to the city?
(a) 1952.
(b) 1919.
(c) 1965.
(d) The author does not include a date.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Violet find in the bottom of the parrot's cage?

2. What does Violet do in response to her crazy episodes?

3. What does the train conductor announce when he walks through the cabin where Joe and Violet are standing?

4. Who does Dorcas stay with when Alice goes to work?

5. Who moves to Chicago?

(see the answer key)

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