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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time of year does the girl who arrives at the Convent at the end of the chapter say it is?
(a) "Almost August."
(b) "Fool's Winter."
(c) "The Ides of March."
(d) "Indian Summer."

2. Where does Richard Misner preach?
(a) At the Convent.
(b) Zion National Bank.
(c) On the street.
(d) Mount Cavalry Church.

3. What does Seneca put on Sweetie's shoulders?
(a) A leather handbag.
(b) Gold epaulettes.
(c) A serape.
(d) A parrot.

4. What unwashed, unprepared objects in the pantry at the Convent lead the men to believe that the women at the Convent are lazier than the women in Ruby?
(a) Canning jars.
(b) China figurines.
(c) Rice bowls.
(d) Sheep shears.

5. Where does Mavis's mother live?
(a) Newark.
(b) Ruby.
(c) Paterson.
(d) Haven.

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

7. Why is the friendship between Connie and Soane surprising?
(a) Connie and Soane competed for the same job at the textile factory.
(b) Connie had an affair with Soane's husband.
(c) Soane often steals money from Connie.
(d) Connie is an extreme racist, and Soane is black.

8. How long has Mavis been away from the Convent when she returns to meet Gigi?
(a) Overnight.
(b) Six hours.
(c) Three days.
(d) One month.

9. What does Sweetie believe she hears during the night?
(a) A band practicing.
(b) A spotted owl.
(c) Crying children.
(d) Gunfire.

10. Who welcomes Mavis at the Convent without judging or questioning her?
(a) Frank.
(b) Connie.
(c) Sal.
(d) Toni.

11. Where does Arnette want to go in the coming year?
(a) St. Louis.
(b) Baja California.
(c) The Convent.
(d) College.

12. What does Mavis come to believe about her husband's and children's intentions toward her?
(a) She believes they are planning a surprise party.
(b) She believes they intend to save money to help her retire soon.
(c) She believes they plan to kill her.
(d) She believes they plan to collaborate on a book about her life.

13. What is K.D. doing at the opening of the chapter?
(a) Hiding from his uncles.
(b) Brushing a dog.
(c) Burlarizing a house in Demby.
(d) Writing a letter to Arnette.

14. Why does Gigi remain at the Convent rather than continue on with Roger?
(a) Roger refuses to let her ride in his vehicle anymore.
(b) She doesn't trust the safety of Roger's vehicle.
(c) She stays to comfort a person that is terribly upset.
(d) Roger is a terrible driver.

15. What caused Menus to lose his house to foreclosure?
(a) A poor cotton harvest.
(b) Gambling debts.
(c) Excessive drinking.
(d) His moonshine still exploded.

Short Answer Questions

1. What state is the town of Ruby located?

2. What is beyond the cellar door that one of the twins and his nephew smash?

3. What does the young man who walks into Anna's store seek?

4. Who drives Mavis to the Cadillac?

5. Who was Grace named after?

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