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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 231-276.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Josephine is home gathering fresh clothing in preparation for returning to Major's house, Charlotte comes over in what condition?
(a) Bruised and battered.
(b) Crying.
(c) Happy.
(d) Angry.

2. What is the name of Senait's son?
(a) Keegan.
(b) Nathan.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Jeffrey.

3. When Josephine first takes on the role of first-person narrator, in what year is the narrative set?
(a) 1949.
(b) 1924.
(c) 1875.
(d) 1855.

4. From whom does Sally procure the dollar piece that she later gives to Josephine?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her aunt.

5. Where does Ava find the photograph of Josephine after Gladys goes home?
(a) In the sink.
(b) On her bed.
(c) On the kitchen counter.
(d) In the laundry hamper.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Charlotte respond when Josephine tells her about Eliza's pregnancy?

2. Which character comes to Josephine's door crying after she has had a long spell with no visitors?

3. As Ava is telling her mother Gladys about all the reasons for her departure from Grandma Martha's house, Gladys receives a phone call from which character?

4. Which farm animal of Josephine's is mysteriously killed soon after Vern's visit to Major and Eliza's house?

5. What item does Josephine ask Jericho to fetch for her before Major offers to complete the errand instead?

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