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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Rosacoke's family in mourning?
(a) Rosacoke's mother has died.
(b) Milo has died.
(c) Rato has died.
(d) Sissie's baby was born dead.

2. What diverts Wesley and Rosacoke's attention?
(a) A crack from the radio.
(b) A flat tire.
(c) A sudden thunderstorm.
(d) An animal running across the road.

3. How old is Rosacoke?
(a) 18.
(b) 21.
(c) 25.
(d) 16.

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

5. What had Rosacoke hoped Rato would be for her?
(a) A lender.
(b) A confidante.
(c) A business partner.
(d) An alibi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What startles Rosacoke at Mr. Isaac's pond?

2. How does Rosacoke feel about being in the pageant?

3. What is Rosacoke riding on when the story begins?

4. Why is Rato coming home?

5. What burden other than the child does Rosacoke not want to bear?

(see the answer key)

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