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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the men hold the discussion that determined that they would attack the Convent?
(a) At the community oven.
(b) At the hotel kitchen.
(c) At the county courthouse.
(d) At the office of the justice of the peace.

2. How long does Mavis stay at the Convent, according to the chapter "Mavis"?
(a) Two years.
(b) Three days.
(c) Overnight.
(d) Six Weeks.

3. After Arnette returns from college, what does she refuse to do?
(a) Get out of bed.
(b) Wash dishes.
(c) Attend youth political meetings.
(d) Do her homework.

4. Who stops to ask if Sweetie Fleetwood needs a ride?
(a) A man driving a truck.
(b) Toni Morrison.
(c) Roger Best.
(d) Mavis Albright.

5. What did the men do together before telling K.D. to get his rifle?
(a) Send a telegram to the state police.
(b) Pray in an Indian sweat lodge.
(c) Appeal to the local sheriff for help.
(d) Eat.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story Elder told Steward, what were the white men doing?

2. The men who visit the Convent believe that there are none of what type of women in the town of Ruby?

3. What is Gigi searching for when she arrives in Ruby?

4. Where did Mavis's twins die?

5. What is the occupation of Roger Best?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has the community oven lost its significance?

2. Why is Mavis' mother less than supportive when Mavis arrives at her house?

3. How do the men from Ruby justify such drastic action against the women at the Convent?

4. In addition to growing vegetables, what is one of Connie's main tasks at the Convent?

5. What means do the Morgan twins use to help their nephew out of trouble when he impregnates Arnette?

6. What is immediately noticeable about Gigi?

7. How does the plot not flow in a chronological manner in the chapter "Ruby"?

8. How does Mavis retrieve her car and get it to the Convent?

9. How does Gigi become stranded at the convent?

10. How does Mavis get confused and diverted from her intention to go straight to California?

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