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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author challenges the reader to think in terms of ________________ when encountering the women's stories.
(a) dreams unrealized
(b) false expectations
(c) high moral standards
(d) human foibles

2. What will happen to the women of Brewster Place?
(a) They will build another complex
(b) They will fight to keep their home
(c) They will move out willingly
(d) They will move to another neighborhood

3. Which of the following is not a reaction when a dream dies?
(a) Resignation
(b) Sadness
(c) Joy
(d) Hopelessness

4. What is Lorraine afraid of if people find out she is a lesbian?
(a) Losing her teaching job
(b) Losing her apartment
(c) Verbal harrassment
(d) Alienating her parents

5. How old is Basil as the chapter ends?
(a) 13
(b) 18
(c) 23
(d) 30

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mattie do for Basil this evening?

2. What is the best way to have a good life?

3. The hopes for Brewster Place lie in _________________________ of the city.

4. Brewster Place was especially fond of its ________________________.

5. What does the end of the chapter reveal about the events taking place in this chapter?

(see the answer key)

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