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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lorene say the black kids at St. Paul's think?
(a) That they have been invited into a curriculum that transcends black and white.
(b) That they will always be servants and slaves.
(c) That it is the white kids' school.
(d) That they really own the school.

2. What does Lorene feel about her religion class?
(a) She resents it.
(b) She loves it.
(c) She is bored by it.
(d) She is enthralled by it.

3. What does Lorene say her feelings about calling St. Paul's were?
(a) Pride.
(b) Humility.
(c) Shame.
(d) Nervousness.

4. What does Lorene say life at St. Paul's resembles for black students?
(a) Life as a worker in a capitalist economy.
(b) Life in modern times.
(c) Life in America.
(d) Life in the North.

5. What theme is introduced into the book in Chapter 1?
(a) The need to take home with you wherever you go.
(b) The need to let go of home.
(c) The need to keep close to home.
(d) The need to run as far from home as possible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Chapter 1 take place?

2. How many kids does Lorene have?

3. Where do Lorene and her parents pass through on their way to St. Paul's?

4. Who is Lee Bouton?

5. Who is Nana Hamilton?

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