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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rosacoke not want to go to the picnic?
(a) She is too sad from the funeral.
(b) She has a migraine.
(c) She won't know anybody there.
(d) She doesn't have anything to wear.

2. What does Rato want to do a few days before Christmas?
(a) Go shopping.
(b) Go sledding.
(c) Distribute his gifts.
(d) Make cookies.

3. Where does Rosacoke stop while out walking?
(a) Mr. Isaac's pond.
(b) Church.
(c) The cafe.
(d) The library.

4. What distracts Rosacoke during the pageant?
(a) The sound of a car backfiring.
(b) The baby in the manger.
(c) Someone faints in church.
(d) The Christmas candles.

5. Rosacoke knows she will be the only ___________ person at the funeral.
(a) Jewish.
(b) Young.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the cause of Mildred's death?

2. Why is the relationship between Rosacoke and Mildred and Sammy significant in the 1960s?

3. On whose motorcycle is Rosacoke riding as the story begins?

4. Why has Wesley come to Mr. Isaacs' house?

5. How does Rosacoke feel when Wesley roars off during the funeral?

(see the answer key)

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