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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 49-114.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the novel begins, in what year is the first section of the text set?
(a) 1924.
(b) 2006.
(c) 2017.
(d) 1855.

2. How many pounds does the hog weigh that Josephine plans to serve at the wedding?
(a) 700.
(b) 100.
(c) 500.
(d) 300.

3. Which book of the Bible can Jericho "read by himself," (77) impressing his father Major?
(a) Psalms.
(b) Job.
(c) Genesis.
(d) Luke.

4. How many clients are at Gladys's home when Ava arrives for her visit?
(a) 13.
(b) 21.
(c) 3.
(d) 7.

5. Who is Senait, in relation to Ava?
(a) Friend.
(b) Lover.
(c) Sister.
(d) Cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Eliza's "hotheaded" (26) brother?

2. What food item does Charlotte bring to Josephine upon her first visit?

3. How many times per year does Ava generally visit her mother Gladys?

4. Who is Josephine, in relation to Ava?

5. How long ago was Gladys diagnosed with cancer, according to Ava?

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