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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 185 - 253).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What news does Ruth keep from her mother for a while?
(a) That she is moving to another state.
(b) That she is pregnant.
(c) That she is sick.
(d) That she is dropping out of school.

2. Who asks Vivian to dance at Ruth's wedding?
(a) Preacher Thomas.
(b) Henry.
(c) James.
(d) Mark.

3. What does Vivian say to Preacher Thomas for the first time in Part IV?
(a) She is a fallen woman.
(b) She wants to marry him.
(c) She loves him.
(d) She hates him.

4. What drink does Chloe frequently drink?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Vodka straight.
(c) Beer.
(d) Rum and coke.

5. What makes Chloe nervous about Tony and his boyfriend on their double-date?
(a) They are losing money gambling.
(b) They are openly affectionate, which is dangerous for gay men in that era.
(c) They are singing badly.
(d) They are violent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is one major holdout saying he is going to sell his business to Mr. Belmont?

2. Where does Chloe see James again for the first time since they kissed?

3. Who comes into the bookstore for the first time in Part III?

4. Where does Gerry have to commute to work now that Mr. Gaines's has closed?

5. What does Ruth hum at breakfast that Esther chides her for?

(see the answer key)

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