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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason Golden Gray comes to see Lestory?
(a) To ask his father for money.
(b) To understand more about his heritage.
(c) To see how black he is.
(d) To invite his father to come live with him.

2. How does True Belle know Vera Louise Gray is pregnant?
(a) She eavesdrops on Vera Louise's conversation.
(b) She reads Vera Louise's diary.
(c) True Belle does Vera Louise's laundry.
(d) She sees it in a dream.

3. What does Golden Gray find in the trees near his father's home?
(a) A dying dog.
(b) A naked pregnant woman.
(c) A large sum of money.
(d) A rare flower.

4. How is Violet described by the author?
(a) Wrinkly and harsh.
(b) Chubby and pleasant.
(c) Skinny and over fifty.
(d) Attractive and haunting.

5. What does Joe buy Dorcas the first day they meet?
(a) A dress.
(b) Peppermint candy.
(c) Beer.
(d) A horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Violet go when she finds out about Joe's affair?

2. What does Joe find behind a hibiscus bush?

3. What does Violet do when the cotton crop is harvested?

4. How does Violet decide to get back at Joe?

5. How much does Joe pay for the bedroom he and Dorcas meet in?

(see the answer key)

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