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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The conversation between Zelda and Aurelia suggests what about their personalities?
(a) Zelda is judgemental while Aurelia is forgiving.
(b) Aurelia is restrained while Zelda is generous.
(c) Zelda is forgiving while Aurelia is judgemental.
(d) Aurelia is conservative while Zelda is liberal.

2. What breaks June down into "someone whose shoulders sag when they think no one is looking?"
(a) The continued disappointment of her hopes.
(b) Her failure at beauty school.
(c) Her continued failure at marriage.
(d) Leaving her son King to run off on her own.

3. Rushes Bear disowns Nector after the birth of his child because:
(a) He has behaved selfishly and shamefully.
(b) He is not home for the birth of his youngest child.
(c) He has refused to pay for the medicine woman.
(d) He calls Marie a name.

4. Marie laughs at Nector when he accuses her of stealing the pillowcase because:
(a) Marie has stolen many things, but not a pillowcase.
(b) The nuns have frequently accused Marie of theft.
(c) Marie plans to return to the convent.
(d) The pillowcase is used as a bandage for a wound a nun inflicted.

5. Leopolda's words "Help me, Marie" before they take the loaves from the oven imply:
(a) She is dependent on Marie to save her from herself.
(b) She can't do the work of the convent alone.
(c) She still thinks of Marie as her personal servant.
(d) She needs Marie to make her a saint.

Short Answer Questions

1. Eli appeals to June because:

2. King's exchange with his wife Lynette suggests what?

3. The sentence "The sun falls down the side of the world and the hill goes dark," suggests:

4. Marie compares herself to:

5. Why does Albertine think King and Lipsha don't get along?

(see the answer key)

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