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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 Birdie tell the police officer about her relationship with Sandy?
(a) Sandy is her aunt.
(b) Sandy is one of her former teachers.
(c) She doesn't know Sandy.
(d) Sandy is a family friend.

2. Which character offers Birdie a ride home from town in Chapter 9?
(a) Libby Marsh.
(b) Walter Marsh.
(c) Aurora.
(d) Nicholas Marsh.

3. In Chapter 10, why type of report does Birdie imagine she is doing research for?
(a) A school report on white people.
(b) A report on FBI spy techniques.
(c) A newspaper article on white people.
(d) An article for Ebony magazine.

4. In Chapter 13, where do Jim, Sandy, Birdie, and Mona go on a vacation trip?
(a) Canada.
(b) New Haven.
(c) California.
(d) New York.

5. Who is waiting for Birdie in front of Dot's apartment at the end of Chapter 16?
(a) Redbone.
(b) A Boston police officer.
(c) Jim and Sandy.
(d) Deck and Cole.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who hosts the party that Mona and Birdie attend in Chapter 14?

2. Why does Deck insult Ronnie Parkman?

3. What type of career does Birdie claim her fictitious Grandfather Goldman held?

4. What does Birdie find in Aunt Dot's living room?

5. Who is Jim?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Birdie's conversation with Samantha at Dennis' party.

2. How does Birdie attempt to find her father and Cole in Chapter 16?

3. How is the class difference between Birdie and Nicholas demonstrated in the novel?

4. What mementos does Birdie find stashed in her mother's room?

5. Who is Exu and why does Birdie pray to him?

6. Why won't Sandy allow Birdie to try and contact Deck and Cole in Brazil?

7. Describe Corvette.

8. Describe Birdie's trip to New York in Chapter 13.

9. Why is Birdie taunted by a group of boys in Chapter 12?

10. Why does Birdie feel betrayed by Sandy in Chapter 13?

(see the answer keys)

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