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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what is the date of the Louisville Times that Cussy finds?
(a) April 21, 1936.
(b) May 5, 1936.
(c) April 9, 1936.
(d) May 11, 1936.

2. What does Cussy cook on Friday in Chapter 26 hoping for her father's return?
(a) Mushroom soup.
(b) Fennel soup.
(c) Nettle soup.
(d) Bean soup.

3. What book does Jackson give Cussy to read in Chapter 20?
(a) East Wind: West Wind.
(b) Sons.
(c) The Mother.
(d) A House Divided.

4. What type of car does Doc drive?
(a) 1932 Plymouth.
(b) 1932 Dodge.
(c) 1932 Chrysler.
(d) 1932 Ford.

5. How long does Cussy know that her father worked 18-hour days to pay for a mattress for her bed?
(a) 5 weeks.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 4 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, if Cussy does not count the courters who did not come to the house, how many have come calling?

2. When does Devil John say that Cussy can bring the canning and recipe books?

3. Where was Cussy's great-grandpa born?

4. What is Angeline tending in her garden in Chapter 19?

5. Who was dismissed from her job as postmistress last year when she was raped?

(see the answer key)

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