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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 43 - 85).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ford tell her boyfriend about her feelings about the news her mother delivers to her in Chapter 1?
(a) She is happy.
(b) She is angry.
(c) She is suspicious.
(d) She does not know how she feels.

2. Why does Ford's mother blame herself for her baby's death in Chapter 7?
(a) She smoked during pregnancy.
(b) She did not pray enough for the baby's wellbeing.
(c) She had a vision that the baby would not be healthy beforehand and did not act on it.
(d) She did not want to be pregnant in the first place, and feels as if the baby's death is a punishment.

3. How does Grandma Billie wear her hair?
(a) She does not have hair due to an illness, so she wears wigs.
(b) Straight and sleek.
(c) In a different style every day.
(d) In an afro.

4. In Chapter 7, what is one factor that complicates Ford's mother's relationship with her boyfriend?
(a) Her inability to hold a job.
(b) Her religion.
(c) Her eating disorder.
(d) Other women the boyfriend sees.

5. What is one thing Allen does for Ford's family?
(a) Gets her mother a new job.
(b) Helps pay bills.
(c) Cooks for them.
(d) Buys them two new cars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ford's mother often do for a special night of treats?

2. What does Ford's grandmother tell her about her father in Chapter 4?

3. In Chapter 10, who does Ford's grandfather tell her not to trust?

4. Who is Ford's father's closest brother?

5. In Chapter 6, what is a favorite game Ford plays with her mother?

(see the answer key)

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