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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mavis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Instead of being supportive of Mavis's decision, what does Mavis's mother say?
(a) That Mavis always was the runaway type.
(b) That Mavis is nothing better than a car thief.
(c) That Mavis has three children that need her.
(d) That she does not want to be an accomplice in Mavis's crimes.

2. The men who visit the Convent believe that there are none of what type of women in the town of Ruby?
(a) Clairvoyant.
(b) Pregnant.
(c) Slack.
(d) Overweight.

3. Where did Mavis's twins die?
(a) On the ship journey to America.
(b) In Los Angeles, California.
(c) In the car.
(d) In the hospital.

4. What does Mavis do to the Cadillac in Newark?
(a) She trades it for a bus ticket.
(b) She sets it on fire to conceal the evidence.
(c) She has it painted.
(d) She sells it to a gangster.

5. Why have the men come to the Convent?
(a) They want to learn the skill of canning food.
(b) They blame the women at the convent for a series of catastrophes.
(c) Their pastor has died and they need religious instruction.
(d) They hope to sell the women surplus cotton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Ruby Best's husband?

2. How many churches are located within the distance of one mile in Ruby?

3. Who takes Mavis to get gasoline for her car?

4. Where does Mavis initially plan to go after leaving Newark?

5. Who did Connie have an affair with?

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