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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Velvet throw her Ginger doll down the sewer? (from Pages 230 – 261 )

Velvet does not throw the doll into the sewer intentionally, she drops it when someone bumps into her.

Because Ginger told her mother she was riding horses and she got a beating because of it.

Because Ginger has told her she cannot come ride Fiery Girl any longer.

Because she realizes that Ginger does not really understand who Velvet is and where she lives.

2.

Why does Silvia justify that it was okay to hit Velvet in the face with a house slipper when they were arguing about boys? (from Pages 296 – 328 )

When she hits Velvet, it gets Velvet talking about the way her man would not hit her.

She thinks it is the only way to get Velvet's attention.

She thinks it will make an impression on Velvet that a man will hit her harder.

Silvia does not justify her action of hitting Velvet, she just hits her.

3.

Why did Velvet never meet her grandfather? (from Pages 3 – 32 )

He lived in the Dominican Republic and she lived in America.

Her mother would not allow the two to meet.

Her grandfather only knew about Dante.

He died before she was born.

4.

What sort of surprise did Pat give Velvet on her last day at the stables? (from Pages 65 – 95 )

She let her ride Fugly Girl.

She gave her Fugly Girl.

She gave her a free riding lesson.

She let her take Fugly Girl out of her stall.

5.

Why does Ginger advise Velvet not to get a tattoo of a person's name? (from Pages 395 – 419)

Ginger advises Velvet not to get a tattoo at all.

Because she might stop liking that person and regret it.

Because it would be a constant reminder of how that person treated her.

Because it would be like that person owned her.

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