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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 159 - 212).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Gwendolyn write about Joel's feelings towards Trethewey?
(a) He wanted to adopt her and always loved her.
(b) He was jealous of her.
(c) He wanted her to move out.
(d) He always ignored her.

2. What was the name of Trethewey's grandmother's mother-in-law?
(a) Marzipan.
(b) Hattie.
(c) Persephone.
(d) Narcissus.

3. Where did Trethewey's father complete his graduate studies?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Biloxi.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) New York City.

4. When did the magistrate issue an arrest warrant for Joel in Part V?
(a) June 5, 1985.
(b) July 8, 1985.
(c) June 15, 1985.
(d) March 3, 1985.

5. What kind of disposition did Trethewey have as a child?
(a) Superstitious and anxious.
(b) Angry and brooding.
(c) Calm and relaxed.
(d) Always joyful and joking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What town did the police find Joel in after he fled the scene of Gwendolyn's murder?

2. What imaginary name did Trethewey give to herself in Part III?

3. Which family that Trethewey and her family befriended reminded her of the Jackson Five?

4. What did Joel make Trethewey do before taking her on drives?

5. Which magazine published pictures of Emmett Till after his brutal death in 1955?

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