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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 100).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does Uncle Mel pay Bethie for coming to his house each week?
(a) $20.
(b) $2.00.
(c) $10.
(d) $5.00.

2. Who is Bethie supposed to go out with the night her father Ken dies?
(a) Mark Smith.
(b) Donald Powers.
(c) James Pott.
(d) Bobby Carver.

3. How old was Bethie when she knew it was her destiny to become a star?
(a) 13.
(b) 11.
(c) 8.
(d) 15.

4. In which year does Part One of the novel begin?
(a) 1960.
(b) 1970.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1940.

5. What is Jo's biggest secret and source of shame in Part I?
(a) That she is a lesian.
(b) That she is failing math.
(c) That she lost her job.
(d) That she stole from her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jo do out of concern over Bethie's dieting in Part I?

2. Where is Jo when she receives the phone call from her doctor telling her her cancer has returned?

3. What does Bethie call her grandparents?

4. What is Jo's full name?

5. What poem did Uncle Mel read at his brother Ken's shiva?

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