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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Joe pray sends him a sign as he sits in the bushes?
(a) Violet.
(b) Dorcas.
(c) His mother.
(d) His sister.

2. What does Joe wipe his tears with?
(a) His hands.
(b) A red handkerchief.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Dorcas's picture.

3. What is special about Neola Miller?
(a) Her left arm is paralyzed over her heart.
(b) She is deaf.
(c) She is a genius.
(d) Her hair is bright yellow.

4. In the beginning of the book, why does Joe say he shoots Dorcas?
(a) He wants to keep the feeling of love going.
(b) He is trying to shoot someone else.
(c) He wants to capture her forever.
(d) She tries to rob him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What area does the author describe in springtime?

2. Who does Alice eventually allow to come visit her at home?

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

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

5. Who lives with Joe on Lenox Avenue?

(see the answer key)

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