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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Lulu's Boys" is written in third person limited point of view, but the thoughts which other character are revealed at the start of the story?
(a) Lulu.
(b) Henry.
(c) Gerry.
(d) Henry Jr.

2. The description of Lulu's work in the kitchen-- filling pots by pointing at them, taking things from the oven that had never been put in--suggests:
(a) She has some sort of magical powers or witchcraft.
(b) She is overworked and exhausted.
(c) She has thrown dinner together without much care.
(d) She is efficient and prepares dinner in advance.

3. Why does June carry a doorknob in her purse?
(a) The doorknob continuously falls off of her door.
(b) The doorknob is a weapon she uses against men.
(c) The doorknob brings June good luck.
(d) Taking off the doorknob is the only way to lock her room.

4. When Leopolda applies the salve to Marie's burns, Marie sees this as a sign of what?
(a) Leopolda following her as she did in the vision.
(b) Leopolda's place as a servant.
(c) Leopolda's true nature coming through.
(d) Leopolda's softening toward her.

5. Rushes Bear disowns Nector after the birth of his child because:
(a) He has refused to pay for the medicine woman.
(b) He calls Marie a name.
(c) He is not home for the birth of his youngest child.
(d) He has behaved selfishly and shamefully.

Short Answer Questions

1. Leopolda claims she is interested in Marie in particular because:

2. Marie's quiet behavior after the scalding leads the other nuns to believe:

3. Why is Albertine angry at Lipsha when she tries to break up King and Lynette's fight?

4. What breaks June down into "someone whose shoulders sag when they think no one is looking?"

5. Beverly rationalizes his tryst with Lulu after Henry's funeral as:

(see the answer key)

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