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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 9).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, where does Ava tell Sylvia that Lana would like Sylvia to go with Lana?
(a) To Cuba.
(b) To Florida.
(c) To Europe.
(d) On a cruise.

2. Who does Henry go to see at Simmy's in Chapter 7?
(a) Jonnie.
(b) Ava.
(c) Mae.
(d) Carrie.

3. Why does Sylvia tell Marcus she does not want to travel in Chapter 9?
(a) Because she does not know any foreign languages.
(b) Because she does not have the money to travel.
(c) Because she can not leave Ava for that long.
(d) Because as soon as she got somewhere, she would just want to come home.

4. What does Ava look like?
(a) She is quite overweight.
(b) She is small and delicate with attractive features.
(c) She is unusually short.
(d) She is tall and muscular.

5. Who is the man who calls to speak to Sylvia from jail?
(a) Don.
(b) Devon.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry call his mother-in-law?

2. Where is Henry's brother when the book opens?

3. What is Carrie's son's name?

4. Why do some black people still go to the sliding window for their food at Simmy's?

5. Who is Henry's brother?

(see the answer key)

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