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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Eugene say he is going for a job?
(a) Maine
(b) Georgia
(c) Michigan
(d) Alabama

3. Which character returns to Mattie's life in Chapter 3?
(a) Marlon Michaels
(b) Etta Mae Johnson
(c) Julia Johnson
(d) Sophie Williams

4. "What happens to a dream ___________?"
(a) deferred
(b) crushed
(c) realized
(d) that dies

5. Where does Mattie's friend move for some excitement in her life?
(a) Los Angeles
(b) Las Vegas
(c) Charlotte
(d) Harlem

Short Answer Questions

1. "Or crust over like ____________________?"

2. What has Mattie's father called Butch?

3. Why does the author use these literary elements?

4. Why is Miss Eva scolding Mattie?

5. What does Etta call her relationships with men?

(see the answer key)

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