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1.

Jeanie finally telephones from California, telling Mazie of a "dreamy and easy" life there. But readers learn from George Flicker's cousin Morrie that Jeanie is a stripper. Why does she lie? (from Section 3, Chapters 5—6)

Because the job pays so well she fears her sisters will demand money.

She wants to surprise Mazie and Rosie with the news during a visit.

Her employer warns against telling anyone where she works because the club is illegal.

She's deeply ashamed she couldn't sustain performance acrobatics.

2.

Why does Sister Tee not visit Mazie for six weeks? (from Section 3, Chapters 5—6)

She and Mazie had a major fight.

She is very ill, and in fact dying.

She has lost her Christian faith and is consumed by guilt.

She no longer cares what happens to needy people.

3.

Why is Rosie obsessed with cleaning the kitchen? (from Section 1, Prologue—Chapters 1—2)

She has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

She likes a clean kitchen.

Her husband, Louis, demands a spotless kitchen.

No one else can be bothered with the task.

4.

Why does Mazie's younger sister Jeanie run away from home? (from Section 1, Prologue—Chapters 1—2)

To pursue a passion for dancing with her friend Bella.

To see the world beyond Brooklyn.

To escape her brother-in-law Louis's abusive behavior.

To have an abortion.

5.

Why does Louis offer to buy Mazie a car? (from Section 2, Chapters 3—4)

To give the police a chance to arrest Mazie for drunk driving, and get her out of the house for good.

To give her a false sense of freedom.

To claim the purchase as a tax write-off.

Because Louis hopes a drunken Mazie crashes the car and dies.

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