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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who writes, "I am broke now so everyone treats me like a wet shoe?"
(a) Elaine.
(b) Apache.
(c) Yvonne.
(d) Jamel.

2. What did Elaine do in the mornings when she first arrived at Bedford Hills?
(a) Remained locked in her cell.
(b) Work as a porter.
(c) Cleaned the mess hall.
(d) Attend education classes.

3. Who was the 77-year-old prisoner who had been at Bedford Hills longer than anyone?
(a) Jean Harris.
(b) Ruth Brown.
(c) Betty Franklin.
(d) Shawna Smith.

4. What is the name of the first poem Lora has written since her AIDS diagnosis?
(a) "Blue Skies."
(b) "Autumn Leaves."
(c) "Silver Ribbons."
(d) "Red Dress."

5. In Chapter 27, who does Elaine think Dane is spending too much time with?
(a) Sabrina.
(b) Friends.
(c) Jamel.
(d) Michelle.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, what made someone an instant celebrity in Bedford Hills prison?

2. Elaine first arrives at Bedford Hills prison with how many other women from Albany County jail?

3. Who refers to Elaine as "rebel without a cause" in Chapter 7?

4. Who wears a different color wig every week in Part 2?

5. What is Danae's nickname?

(see the answer key)

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