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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. What did Sylvia's mother Mabe try in hopes of enticing her husband to love her more?
(a) A potion that was supposed to spark her husband's affections.
(b) Plastic surgery.
(c) A voodoo doll.
(d) Special herbs.

2. Who is Henry's brother?
(a) Sean.
(b) Michael.
(c) Alan.
(d) JJ.

3. Why does Sylvia continue to speak with Marcus even though she really does not know him very well?
(a) She knows he is ill and she can use her medical expertise to assist him.
(b) She has to admit his need for her attracted her to him, and she wanted to help him.
(c) She knows he needs money and she has a lot of extra money to give him.
(d) She feels responsible for him because he is her son.

4. What job does Henry only last a few hours at?
(a) At the bank.
(b) At the chicken processing plant.
(c) At the farm.
(d) At the nursing home.

5. Why do some black people still go to the sliding window for their food at Simmy's?
(a) It is cheaper to pick up food there.
(b) It is faster than going inside.
(c) They used to have to do that during the time of segregation and it is a habit.
(d) It is where they see their favorite wait staff.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in Ava's dream that she has in Chapter 8?

2. What is one of Henry's first jobs in Pinewood before he gets married?

3. How old is Ava at the beginning of the book?

4. Who is Sylvia's sister?

5. Why is Carrie's family upset with her?

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