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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 231-276.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the reader first hears Josephine's voice, she is preparing for the wedding of which character?
(a) Her second son.
(b) Her only son.
(c) Her only daughter.
(d) Her nephew.

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

3. How many months pregnant is Eliza when there is a dispute over a tree?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 8.
(d) 4.

4. Which meal does the rest of the family eat while they are waiting for Major to return from the errand he completes on behalf of another character?
(a) Dinner.
(b) Lunch.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) Brunch.

5. Whose workers noisily cut down a tree in 1924, causing "everybody within a quarter mile" to hear the "crack" (209)?
(a) Josephine's.
(b) Aristide.
(c) Louis's.
(d) Paul.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Josephine is home gathering fresh clothing in preparation for returning to Major's house, Charlotte comes over in what condition?

2. A vehement argument occurs between Major and what other character, prompting Charlotte to leave?

3. How old is Grandma Martha when the narrative begins?

4. Who stays with Eliza throughout each day and night once she becomes pregnant?

5. Which farm animal of Josephine's is mysteriously killed soon after Vern's visit to Major and Eliza's house?

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