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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Jael” Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the little girl’s mother not allow her to go to a sleepover at Latasha’s in “Peach Cobbler”?
(a) Because Latasha’s parents are mean.
(b) Because she does not like Latasha’s father.
(c) Because she cannot afford to buy her a gift.
(d) Because Latasha’s family is well off, and the mother does not want her daughter to think life is like that.

2. What dreams does Lyra begin to have after inviting Eric to come to her first solo art exhibit in "How to Make Love to A Physicist"?
(a) Dreams that nobody shows up to her exhibit.
(b) Sex dreams about Eric.
(c) Anxiety dreams.
(d) Dreams she arrives at the exhibit naked.

3. What class does Leelee teach on Friday afternoons?
(a) Black Feminism.
(b) Black History.
(c) Black Women in Literature.
(d) Economics.

4. In “Peach Cobbler,” what does Olivia bring to the tutoring session after Trevor’s aunt dies?
(a) Meatloaf.
(b) Homemade pasta.
(c) Peach cobbler.
(d) A fruit basket.

5. What happens to Leelee when she arrives at the university on the snow day?
(a) She falls.
(b) She realizes the school is closed.
(c) She cannot remember what class she has.
(d) She realizes she forgot her papers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Trevor surprised to learn about the girl when he asks if she had seen the Fat Boys’ video on MTV in “Peach Cobbler”?

2. How old is the little girl in “Peach Cobbler” when she first starts her period?

3. Who did Granny overhear at the corner store that Jael beat up recently?

4. Who ruins Eula’s 31st birthday dinner?

5. In “Peach Cobbler,” what is the girl told she has to do to help the pastor’s son?

(see the answer key)

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