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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Butterfly on F Street and Gospel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The First Day", what does the protagonist do as an "old, old game" between her and her mother?
(a) The protagonist pretends to refuse a kiss.
(b) The protagonist bats her eyelashes.
(c) The protagonist presses her mother's lips together.
(d) The protagonist squeezes her mother's hand too tight.

2. What did Anita's father tell her about Anacostia?
(a) People there still live with chickens and cows.
(b) Anita should never go there because it is too far away.
(c) Anacostia is a place full of criminals and thieves.
(d) Anacostia is a place for men to live with their mistresses.

3. How long ago did Mansfield's mistress return his belongings to his family?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 7 weeks.

4. What does Joyce drink after speaking with Pearl?
(a) A glass of whiskey.
(b) The only beer in the house.
(c) A fifth of vodka.
(d) A bottle of wine.

5. Who is the first member Vivian recruited in forming her Gospelteers?
(a) Diane McCollough.
(b) Sister Slater.
(c) Cherry McCollough.
(d) Maude Townshend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mansfield die from?

2. In "The Night Rhonda Ferguson Was Killed", what is Cassandra eating at the beginning of the story?

3. What time does Santiago call home?

4. What station does Vivian switch the radio to?

5. What type of job does Manny offer to Caesar to tide him over until he succeeds with his heist?

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