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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The hopes for Brewster Place lie in _________________________ of the city.
(a) a government edict
(b) propserous growth
(c) eternal optimism
(d) a last resort

2. What does Mattie's father consider her to be?
(a) A burden
(b) A mistake
(c) A bundle of contradictions
(d) His pride and joy

3. What is one of the literary elements that the author uses throughout the book?
(a) Historical documents
(b) Poetry
(c) Documentaries
(d) Newspaper articles

4. The thought of _________________ convinces Mattie to go with Butch.
(a) fresh cane molasses
(b) fresh herbs for dinner
(c) defying her mother
(d) kissing Butch

5. What did Mattie's father do when she was sick?
(a) Made herbal tea for her
(b) Sat with her for 24 hours a day for a week
(c) Took her to the emergency room
(d) Took her to the clinic

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Opening Poem tell the reader the book will be about?

2. What does Mattie's father do to her to coerce her to name the baby's father?

3. What is the subject of the Opening Poem?

4. What has Mattie brought with her from her last house?

5. What has Mattie's father called Butch?

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