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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. What does the principal think he will keep Richard from doing if he does not read his speech?
(a) Living
(b) Working
(c) Writing
(d) Graduating

2. How does Griggs know Richard?
(a) He is a former classmate
(b) His is a cousin
(c) He is an ex colleague
(d) He is an old housemate

3. Why can Richard not write his own speech at his graduation?
(a) His cannot spell
(b) He does not have enough time
(c) White people will be present
(d) The principle wants to promote the school

4. What does Richard do in the hotel?
(a) Works on reception
(b) Cleans rooms
(c) Empties bins
(d) Mops floors

5. What does the congregation pressure Richard and other boys to do?
(a) Get baptized
(b) Build a church
(c) Find girlfriends
(d) Marry

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr Crane want to train Richard in?

2. Who does Richard start working for?

3. Where does Maggie live?

4. What does Granny forbid in her house?

5. What does Nathan work as?

Short Essay Questions

1. What mistake does Granny make at the end of Chapter 4?

2. Why does Richard fight his Uncle Tom?

3. What does Richard learn about the brother of one of his classmates?

4. Why does Richard dislike his job with the white family?

5. Where does Richard first find his love for books?

6. What does Richard eat for his meals in Jackson?

7. Why does Richard threaten Addie with a knife in Chapter 4?

8. Why does Richard get baptized in Chapter 6?

9. How do people respond to Richard's ambitions to become a writer in Chapter 7?

10. Why does Granny beat Richard with a wet towel?

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