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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tree approach the recognition that Brother Rush is her brother?
(a) She is afraid.
(b) She is grateful for the knowledge.
(c) She is incredulous.
(d) She wonders 'why me'.

2. What does the man on the stoop remind Tree of?
(a) A do-wah singer.
(b) A beggar.
(c) A blues musician.
(d) A fighter.

3. How does the narrator characterize Tree's feeling, standing in the little room with Brother Rush?
(a) She feels like she is not herself any more.
(b) She feels transported to a faraway place.
(c) She feels like she is dreaming, and anything is possible.
(d) She feels like the laws of time and gravity do not apply to her.

4. Who does Tree realize she is, in this vision?
(a) The baby.
(b) The field.
(c) The woman.
(d) The house.

5. What does one of Tree's teachers suggest she take?
(a) A test to qualify for a scholarship.
(b) Advanced classes.
(c) Some time off.
(d) Vocational courses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tree's mother do for work?

2. Why does M'Vy ring the bell?

3. Who does Tree always want to be held by?

4. What does Tree tell Dab to do?

5. How does Tree know Brother Rush's name?

(see the answer key)

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