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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 62).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Vivian grow up?
(a) Illinois.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) California.

2. Where does Esther sometimes sleep besides home?
(a) Horace's bookstore.
(b) The lighthouse.
(c) The library.
(d) The hospital.

3. How many children does Vivian have?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

4. What does Horace say he has heard about the future of the Fillmore neighborhood?
(a) It is going to be a hotbed for disease.
(b) It is very wealthy.
(c) It is set for major redevelopment.
(d) It is going to be an epicenter for new music.

5. What does Esther tease Ruth about in Part II that Ruth is sensitive about?
(a) Ruth's inability to apply makeup.
(b) Ruth's blemished skin.
(c) Ruth's recent weight gain.
(d) Ruth's scratchy voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has the darkest skin of the three sisters?

2. What do people call Esther at work?

3. Who set up the after-hours spot in the basement?

4. What does Mary do to make money?

5. What is the name of Vivian's daughters' group?

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