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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What chore done before a thunderstorm does Janisse use in the Introduction as a metaphor for the Georgian people seeing everything coming before it happens?
(a) Raking the leaves.
(b) Putting out the rain barrels.
(c) Bringing in the laundry.
(d) Rounding up the animals.

2. What was the catalyst for the "opening" of Janisse's heart referenced in the chapter title How the Heart Opens?
(a) Her father's healing from his mental illness.
(b) Her discovery of her love for painting.
(c) Her fascination with the carnivorous pitcher plant.
(d) Her brother's decision to become a minister.

3. What was the subject of Janisse's recurring daydream she had during church services?
(a) Being a bank robber.
(b) Running off to join the circus.
(c) Living in the forest as a hermit.
(d) Having a very tiny real baby of her own.

4. What forbidden activity do Janisse and her siblings get to do when they are at Beulah's house?
(a) They get to watch television.
(b) They get to wear bathing suits while swimming.
(c) They get to wear summer clothes.
(d) They get to celebrate the childrens' birthdays.

5. What nickname did Frank call his wife, Lee Ada?
(a) Cookie.
(b) Cook.
(c) Cookins.
(d) Cooks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What evidence of the Lower Creek Indians' prior presence did Lee Ada find on Beulah's property when she was a little girl?

2. What prompted Frank to buy out his father Charlie's share of the salvage business?

3. What was the punishment if Janisse or one of her siblings disobeyed Frank's instructions while they were left alone in the house?

4. In what way was the Ray family different than everyone else in the Apostolic Church's congregation?

5. What job did Janisse's friend Milton have when they were hiking and found the rare indigo snake together?

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