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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Pages 97 through 132.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what condition does Tadpole allow Ursa to start work again?
(a) There is a chair for her to sit on.
(b) She can only sing happy songs.
(c) She can only sing one song per night.
(d) She can only sing in the daytime.

2. What does Mutt say to Ursa when he does not want her affection?
(a) Do not touch me.
(b) I am not in the mood!
(c) Get away from me.
(d) Do not bring it here.

3. Who is telling Ursa the story in italics in the first chapter?
(a) Ursa herself.
(b) Great-gram.
(c) Grandma.
(d) Mama.

4. What does Tadpole tell Ursa that she cannot say back?
(a) You are my one and only.
(b) Goodbye.
(c) I have never loved another.
(d) I love you.

5. What is Tadpole's last name?
(a) McSweeney.
(b) McGee.
(c) MacGunner.
(d) McCormick.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Ursa's story about the black man in the car trying to pick her up, who else is in the car?

2. What does Ursa's mother offer to make her when she comes to visit?

3. Who is the author of Corregidora?

4. Who performs at Happy's while Ursa is out?

5. What does Ursa say the blues do for her?

(see the answer key)

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