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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 6," what happens when Clare miscarries in the bed?
(a) She cries to herself.
(b) Bobby runs away.
(c) She sleeps through it.
(d) Blood gets on Bobby.

2. What question does the author ask, at the end of "Chapter 7"?
(a) Is it possible to have a future?
(b) Do you remember what she said?
(c) Can you remember how to love her?
(d) How do we continue without her?

3. How are the members of Paul's family killed?
(a) They are drowned.
(b) Their throats are slit.
(c) Paul doesn't know.
(d) They are shot.

4. In "Chapter 1," who is considered to be the force behind civilization?
(a) The children.
(b) The Jamaicans.
(c) The women.
(d) The English.

5. What does Miss Mattie's granddaughter do to help others, in "Chapter 1."
(a) She gives them rides in a truck.
(b) She builds them homes.
(c) She raises money for them.
(d) She gives them food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event of the American Civil Rights movement does Clare say most affected her?

2. In "Chapter 1," how are the races of the people in the back of the truck described?

3. Why does Christopher's grandmother tear her handkerchief in half?

4. Why is Maypen Cemetery dug up?

5. Where does Harry/Harriet say he was sent after his rape?

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