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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Willie and Highboy came inside Dr. Copeland's home?
(a) Willie plays his harmonica.
(b) They are all uncomfortable.
(c) Dr. Copeland dozes off.
(d) Highboy dances with his wife.

2. What magazine does Mick look at when she went to the library?
(a) True Story.
(b) National Geographic.
(c) Boy's Life.
(d) Time.

3. What did Mick do in the afternoon after her conversation with Portia in the kitchen?
(a) Went outside to play.
(b) Went to the YWCA.
(c) Walked up and down the street.
(d) Paced the hallways of the house.

4. What does Jake Blount say about Mr. Singer after he first meets him?
(a) Singer never seems to say anything.
(b) Singer is a sad, lonely man.
(c) Singer is a Bible salesman.
(d) Singer is a foreigner.

5. When she is introduced to the story, what time does Mick come into the restaurant ?
(a) About 7 a.m.
(b) Around 10 p.m.
(c) After noon.
(d) After midnight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mick doing in her brother's room that upset her?

2. Why did Mick say she wore shorts?

3. What kind of relationship does Brannon have with his wife, Alice?

4. In the opening pages of Chapter 3, what are Mr. and Mrs. Brannon arguing about?

5. In July, where does Mr. Singer go to visit his friend?

(see the answer key)

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