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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 56 - 110).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Lala keep some of her money she earned from braiding?
(a) In a book.
(b) Buried in a spot on the beach in a tin.
(c) Under the mattress.
(d) In her shoes.

2. What does Esme always hold against Wilma from what happens with Carson in Chapter 11?
(a) Wilma makes Esme pay for her clothes that were ruined.
(b) Wilma puts Esme right to work that day.
(c) Wilma tells Esme what happened was her fault.
(d) Wilma does not stay to comfort Esme after the rape.

3. Why does Adan hide before he knows who has come to visit them in Chapter 6?
(a) He is too hungry to wait and talk to visitors before eating.
(b) He has scars he is ashamed of.
(c) He is hiding from the police.
(d) He does not want to see anyone besides Wilma.

4. Who comes to visit Lala and Adan in Chapter 6?
(a) Esme.
(b) Tone and Jacinthe.
(c) Mira.
(d) Wilma.

5. Who does Lala always see walking a dog on the beach?
(a) A very young Black boy.
(b) A short little girl.
(c) A tall pink man.
(d) A very old white woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Adan tell Lala he wants to kill?

2. Who does not want to let Mira and the children in at the convenience store?

3. Who is Adan's mother?

4. What does Lala call her baby?

5. What story does Wilma tell Lala in the Prologue?

(see the answer key)

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