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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sweetness’ husband leave her?
(a) He does not want to be a father.
(b) He thinks her child is not his.
(c) He moves in with another woman.
(d) He is drafted and goes to war.

2. What kinds of stories does Julie tell at night?
(a) Life stories.
(b) Sylvia Huxley’s stories.
(c) Stories of other convicted women’s lives.
(d) Fairy tales.

3. What trait does Bride say her boyfriends did not have?
(a) Generosity.
(b) Affection.
(c) Integrity.
(d) Faith.

4. Where does Bride say Sylvia Huxley’s husband is?
(a) In Australia.
(b) In prison.
(c) Waiting for her at home.
(d) In New York.

5. What does Sylvia Huxley say her status was, in the prison?
(a) About the same as bomb throwers.
(b) Bottom of the heap.
(c) Higher only than murderers.
(d) Better than most, except for women who’d committed financial crimes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bride say will keep her from ever forgetting Sylvia Huxley’s attack?

2. When does Bride say that her ‘melting away’ starts?

3. What does Bride say she enjoyed about dancing with Booker?

4. How does Bride describe her conversations with Booker?

5. How does Bride refer to Sylvia Huxley before she visits her?

(see the answer key)

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