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Quiz about A Dance of Sisters by Tracey Porter

"A Dance of Sisters," by Tracey Porter Quiz

A long quiz on this fascinating and well-written book, which is about a young ballet student, Delia Ferri, who fights first for her ballet roles and then against anorexia.

A multiple-choice quiz by SilverNaiad. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
SilverNaiad

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
227,639

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
15 / 25

Plays
148

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 25

1. What Greek goddess was Pearl dressed up as when she was ten? Hint

Artemis

Aphrodite

Persephone

Diana

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Question 2 of 25

2. What color is the sand that circles Pearl's bed? Hint

Red

Blue

Yellow

White

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Question 3 of 25

3. What freaked Delia out at the botanica? Hint

Madame Congo

Human-shaped candles

Dried lizards

Worm guts

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Question 4 of 25

4. What kind of animal did Pearl go to the zoo (during school hours) to see? Hint

A gorilla

A cheetah

An elephant

An orangutan

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Question 5 of 25

5. What street is the Elanova School of Ballet on? Hint

Somerstone Road

East Herald Street

Wisconsin Avenue

Willow Leaf Lane

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Question 6 of 25

6. After seeing her dance the role of Giselle, the Russian royal family gave Madame a necklace of what jewel? Hint

Sapphire

Diamond

Emerald

Ruby

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Question 7 of 25

7. What does Pearl eat for breakfast? Hint

Sugar and donuts

Donuts and milk

Donuts, sugar, and milk

Sugar, banana, and milk

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Question 8 of 25

8. Claire's dad is a scientist who studies what? Hint

Plants

Fungus

Insects

Birds

9. When Delia watches a bit of the Brazilian class the FIRST time, there are two men lugging a drum inside. One of them is wearing a shirt that says "Brasil! World Cup ____!" with what year as the blank? Hint

1975

1999

1998

2000

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Question 10 of 25

10. When Delia is studying her French, she remembers the words "chat," "tour," "poisson," and "tomb�" because of what reason? Hint

She just thinks of it as a "talking tour of poisonous timber"

All of the words are similar to famous ballerinas' names

She's good at memorization

They all have similar names to ballet moves

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Question 11 of 25

11. How long is the drive from the Ferris' house to the Highton School for Girls? Hint

Four hours

Six hours

Eight hours

Three hours

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Question 12 of 25

12. While Delia is sleeping over at Claire's house, they watch a taped performance of what ballet? Hint

L'Apr�s-Midi d'un Faun

Swan Lake

The Nutcracker

Copp�lia

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Question 13 of 25

13. What is the name of the second ballet student (the one who twisted her knee) that Delia looked at in the old programs? Hint

Maya

Cecile

Annalisa

Alicia

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Question 14 of 25

14. When Madame introduces Allegra to Delia and Claire, what does she say Allegra is? Hint

All of these

A wunderkind

A prodigy

Almost as good as a prima ballerina

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Question 15 of 25

15. What color is Pearl's horse, Hades? Hint

Chestnut

White

Bay

Black

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Question 16 of 25

16. What brand and fit are Delia's new pointe shoes? Hint

Gambas with a double X

Gambas with a double V

Freeds with a single V

Freeds with a single X

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Question 17 of 25

17. What is the name of Madame's sister, the costume mistress? Hint

Ms. Evanovitch

Mrs. Livnon

Madame Alexandria

Miss Alexandra

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Question 18 of 25

18. What subject does Mr. McGrath teach? Hint

History

Math

Science

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Question 19 of 25

19. What is the name of the "slinky" black cat that lives at the university theatre? Hint

Romeo

Marcus

Cyrano

Kennedy

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Question 20 of 25

20. What part does Cynthia dance in "The Nutcracker"? Hint

Star

Sugar Plum Fairy

Snow Queen

Soloist in Waltz of the Flowers

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Question 21 of 25

21. While Meia Noite is stretching at the bar before the Christmas Eve performance of "The Nutcracker," what does he say to Delia? Hint

"Break a leg!"

"Good luck!"

"Bonne chance!"

"Merde!"

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Question 22 of 25

22. What colors of thread are on the pillow Pearl gives to Delia for Christmas? Hint

Red, orange, and yellow

Blue, green, and violet

Green, red, and blue

White, purple, and indigo

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Question 23 of 25

23. Does Delia give Cynthia her amulet?

Yes

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Question 24 of 25

24. What does Miss Dorain look like at the opening performance of "Adagio Classique"? Hint

An aged tropical bird

A parrot that's survived a tornado

A sly cat with face paint

A withered apple

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Question 25 of 25

25. Which orisha is Meia Noite's class dancing for at the end of the book? Hint

Ochumare

Batisa

Imenja

Eip�n

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What Greek goddess was Pearl dressed up as when she was ten?

Answer: Persephone

This was for Pearl's class play about the Greek gods and goddesses. Pearl wore a white costume, and with her blond hair in the sun, she looked spun from gold.

2. What color is the sand that circles Pearl's bed?

Answer: Blue

Pearl casts all sorts of white magic spells.

3. What freaked Delia out at the botanica?

Answer: Dried lizards

The botanica, called Espiritu del Mundo, had walls lined with barrels of strange herbs and colored sand. Delia shuddered when she saw the package of tiny bones.

4. What kind of animal did Pearl go to the zoo (during school hours) to see?

Answer: A gorilla

Summer, one of Pearl's friends, had wanted to see the baby gorilla. Delia doesn't know why they couldn't wait for the weekend.

5. What street is the Elanova School of Ballet on?

Answer: Wisconsin Avenue

The Elanova School of Ballet is actually an old house. There are the dance studios, the dressing room, and then upstairs there is Madame's apartment.

6. After seeing her dance the role of Giselle, the Russian royal family gave Madame a necklace of what jewel?

Answer: Ruby

There is a picture of Madame-wearing the ruby necklace-in the hallway of the school. At seventeen, Madame was named ballerina with Les Ballets Russes.

7. What does Pearl eat for breakfast?

Answer: Donuts, sugar, and milk

Pearl has to "secure her sugar rush."

8. Claire's dad is a scientist who studies what?

Answer: Birds

Mr. Acton is an ornithologist- "A scientist who studies birds," Claire explains.

Answer: 1998

There are all sorts of people dancing in Meia Noite's Brazilian dance class: teenagers, middle-aged adults, even seniors.

10. When Delia is studying her French, she remembers the words "chat," "tour," "poisson," and "tomb�" because of what reason?

Answer: They all have similar names to ballet moves

The dance moves are pas de chat, tour en l'air, temps de poisson, and tomb�.

11. How long is the drive from the Ferris' house to the Highton School for Girls?

Answer: Six hours

Pearl slept most of the way, but she woke up right when they were pulling into the parking lot. Delia listened to "Swan Lake" and
"Sleeping Beauty" on her Discman, dancing the steps with her hands.

12. While Delia is sleeping over at Claire's house, they watch a taped performance of what ballet?

Answer: Swan Lake

They stop the tape so that Claire can coach Delia on how to hold her arms and hands in arabesque.

13. What is the name of the second ballet student (the one who twisted her knee) that Delia looked at in the old programs?

Answer: Maya

Annalisa was the one that went off to New York, and Claire couldn't remember the name of the other girl (who decided to instead study foreign relations) that Delia admired.

14. When Madame introduces Allegra to Delia and Claire, what does she say Allegra is?

Answer: All of these

Delia and Claire are very jealous because Allegra gets to dance Star in the opening night, which is the best time to perform.

15. What color is Pearl's horse, Hades?

Answer: Black

Pearl made and ink drawing of him and sent it to Delia. Pearl was the only girl to have ever ridden Hades; all of the other girls that tried never really got anywhere.

16. What brand and fit are Delia's new pointe shoes?

Answer: Gambas with a double X

Delia also tried on a couple other pairs of Gambas and a few pairs of Freeds, but the Gamba XX pair clearly fit her feet the best.

17. What is the name of Madame's sister, the costume mistress?

Answer: Miss Alexandra

Delia tries on her Star costume for Miss Alexandra. Delia doesn't think there are enough sequins on it, but Miss Alexandra doesn't understand much English.

18. What subject does Mr. McGrath teach?

Answer: History

Most people think his obsession with Native Americans is a bit odd, but Delia thinks he's just inspired, like her.

19. What is the name of the "slinky" black cat that lives at the university theatre?

Answer: Cyrano

He's the theatre cat, but whether he has a long nose or not, it doesn't say.

20. What part does Cynthia dance in "The Nutcracker"?

Answer: Snow Queen

She would have danced opening night, but Madame thought that she had gained too much weight and wasn't trying hard enough, so she instead danced on Christmas Eve, the same night as Delia.

21. While Meia Noite is stretching at the bar before the Christmas Eve performance of "The Nutcracker," what does he say to Delia?

Answer: "Merde!"

Merde is actually a French swear word, but it apparently also means "break a leg." Delia isn't sure if she's been blessed or cursed, since breaking your leg isn't really what dancers want to do on their performance night.

22. What colors of thread are on the pillow Pearl gives to Delia for Christmas?

Answer: Blue, green, and violet

Pearl ripped open her comforter at school so she could stuff Delia's pillow with down. The pillow smelled of lavender and mint.

23. Does Delia give Cynthia her amulet?

Answer: No

Pearl prepared the amulet (made of dried flowers and a mirror in some beeswax) for Delia to protect her from any of Madame's evil thoughts. Delia thought about slipping the amulet into Cynthia's ballet bag, but decided against it because she herself might need it.

24. What does Miss Dorain look like at the opening performance of "Adagio Classique"?

Answer: An aged tropical bird

Miss Dorain was wearing a red and purple chiffon dress. Her skinny arms poked out of the fabric like sticks, and her hair was done up in a messy bun.

25. Which orisha is Meia Noite's class dancing for at the end of the book?

Answer: Ochumare

Ochumare is the orisha of creation and rebirth. In Brazil he is seen as a serpent because serpents shed their skin, ready for new life.

Source: Author SilverNaiad

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