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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 119 - 157).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Trethewey's mother do in the new apartment in Part II to make her feel more at home?
(a) Let her choose her own paint.
(b) Line the shelves with books.
(c) Help her learn how to cook.
(d) Decorate a space under the stairs for her.

2. What happened shortly after Trethewey told Gwendolyn about how Joel tormented her?
(a) Gwendolyn sent Trethewey to live with her father.
(b) Gwendolyn told Trethewey she needed to get a job.
(c) Gwendolyn put her plan in place to leave Joel.
(d) Gwendolyn sent Trethewey to live with her grandmother.

3. Why did Trethewey stop doing her hair in Part III?
(a) Joel would not give her money for hair products.
(b) Gwendolyn would not pay for Trethewey to get her hair cut at a salon.
(c) Joel used her hairbrush and left grease and dandruff in it.
(d) Joel told her he would cut if off if it looked like it did.

4. What was Trethewey's mother's full name?
(a) Gwendolyn Lannie Turnbough.
(b) Gwendolyn Ann Turnbough.
(c) Gwendolyn Laura Turnbough.
(d) Gwendolyn Stanley Turnbough.

5. What was the name of the man Gwendolyn brought home to meet Trethewey in Part II?
(a) Joel.
(b) Gem.
(c) Aaron.
(d) Robert.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the school Trethewey attended in fifth grade?

2. How did Trethewey and her mother often get around the city in New Orleans?

3. What club did Trethewey want to join in Part III in school?

4. What was Gwendolyn's job title in Part III?

5. Where did Trethewey's grandmother tell her she still felt pain sometimes after Gwendolyn was dead?

(see the answer key)

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