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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who is Philomène? (from Chapter 3: "Jojo"-Chapter 4: "Leonie")

Mam.

Jojo's sister.

Leonie's sister.

Jojo's white grandmother.

2.

What does Mam mean when she tells Jojo Leonie will never feed him? (from Chapter 10: "Leonie"-Chapter 12: "Richie")

She doesn't understand the importance of their regional cuisine.

She is incapable of supporting him financially.

His memory of her isn't enough to replace a living mother.

She lacks the instinct to nurture him as a mother should.

3.

Why does Big Joseph reject Leonie and her children? (from Chapter 10: "Leonie"-Chapter 12: "Richie")

Leonie's time in prison.

Her role in the death of Michael.

Their race and their "bad blood" from Pop.

Maggie's rejection of them.

4.

Why did the prisoners not want River to be responsible for the dogs? (from Chapter 5: "Jojo"-Chapter 6: "Richie")

They were jealous of the extra rations that come with the job.

They know he was too irresponsible to do the job properly.

They thought it was unnatural for a black person to control hounds bred to catch slaves and used to catch escaped prisoners.

They thought a woman handler would be more likely to let them escape if they ran away.

5.

What is the significance of the tree of ghosts? (from Chapter 13: "Jojo"-Chapter 15: "Jojo")

It represents the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

It represents the history of racialized violence.

It represents Jojo's connection to Michael.

It represents Pop's guilty conscience over the men he killed.

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