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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Violet do when the cotton crop is harvested?
(a) She raises children.
(b) She goes back to Virginia.
(c) She becomes a teacher.
(d) She stays in the neighborhood and works for a family.

2. What is the reaction from Joe's friends and family when he and Violet move to the city?
(a) They are disappointed and vow never to speak to Joe again.
(b) They are overjoyed for the couple.
(c) They are surprised.
(d) They are glad Joe and Violet are moving away.

3. Who sits on every street corner, according to the author?
(a) Single mothers.
(b) Young prostitutes.
(c) Blues musicians.
(d) Blind beggars.

4. What does Malvonne find behind her refrigerator?
(a) A sack of stolen mail.
(b) An old diamond ring.
(c) A coin collection.
(d) A box of money.

5. What does Joe think about Adam and the Garden of Eden?
(a) He thinks the apple is worth the expulsion.
(b) He thinks it is all a made-up story.
(c) He thinks Adam is incredibly stupid.
(d) He thinks Eve should never offer the fruit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alice try to teach Dorcas to avoid?

2. What happens when Dorcas eats candy?

3. What are the Civic Daughters planning when Joe delivers the cosmetics?

4. Who moves to Chicago?

5. Who understands, like Joe, what it feels like to feel nothing inside?

(see the answer key)

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