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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapter 10).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main character in Davis's mother's short story?
(a) Rose Miller.
(b) Mimi Raines.
(c) Natasha Long.
(d) Hattie Bedfield.

2. Which writer was known as America's sleeping clairvoyant?
(a) Roger Stebbins.
(b) Jemina Wolston.
(c) Rola Ronana.
(d) Edgar Cayce.

3. How did Davis's mother celebrate her fortieth birthday?
(a) With a singer and a karaoke machine.
(b) In Las Vegas with her family.
(c) With a surprise party that was likely not a real surprise.
(d) By buying herself a new car.

4. What business was Davis's Uncle John in?
(a) Accounting.
(b) Selling liquor.
(c) Horse racing.
(d) Law.

5. In the Epilogue, who still wants to know Davis's flight numbers to use for playing Numbers?
(a) Aunt Florence.
(b) Rita.
(c) Burt.
(d) John T.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous singer lived in the same neighborhood as Davis's family?

2. How much money did Davis's mother give her in 1989?

3. What did Davis tell her graduate school classmates is her favorite book?

4. Who was Davis's mother's best friend?

5. Who was known as Madame Queen in the 1930s in Detroit?

(see the answer key)

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