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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Marie's reasons for not wanting another child around?
(a) She has plans to leave with her husband.
(b) She has too many children and a drunk of a husband.
(c) She is ashamed of what the neighbors will think.
(d) She has always hated her sister and her family.

2. Why does everyone seem wary of King's new car?
(a) It was disrespectful of King to buy a new car so soon after his mother's death.
(b) It was paid for by June's life insurance, and too much like June herself.
(c) It was dangerous to ride in, like June's car.
(d) June had left him the life insurance to care for his family, not buy a car.

3. When Lulu goes to her bedroom to lay down and "wait," what does this imply?
(a) She is waiting for Beverly to leave.
(b) She knows Beverly will come to her.
(c) She knows Beverly will try to leave with Henry Jr.
(d) She is tired and needs time alone.

4. The fading tattoo on Beverly's arm is:
(a) Lulu's name in a crest.
(b) A cat.
(c) His brother's name, rank,and serial number.
(d) A bird that appears to fly as he flexes his muscles.

5. Metaphorically, Marie appeals to Nector because:
(a) He feels he can help heal the wound in her hand.
(b) She is part of the whale Ishmael seeks.
(c) She is white while others have been Indians.
(d) She is bitter while all other women have been sweet.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nector compares himself to a fish failing to breathe in an airless space, this comparison reflects:

2. Why is Albertine angry at Lipsha when she tries to break up King and Lynette's fight?

3. Nector's experiences with women have:

4. Lulu's fainting at Henry's funeral suggests:

5. When Leopolda applies the salve to Marie's burns, Marie sees this as a sign of what?

(see the answer key)

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