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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 1-2.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was the name of the town where Nanny's sister lived?
(a) Port Royal.
(b) Brown Mountain.
(c) Harper's Ferry.
(d) Lynch's Station.
2. What was Bessie's profession?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Dentist.
(c) Singer.
(d) Teacher.
3. According to the book, the Delanys were referred to as being at the top of black ______.
(a) Celebrities.
(b) Intelligentsia.
(c) Standards.
(d) Politicians.
4. Neither sister had ever _____.
(a) Gone to school.
(b) Moved away from home.
(c) Learned to read.
(d) Married.
5. How many Delany children were there in total?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.
Short Answer Questions
1. How old was Mr. Delany when he was freed from slavery?
2. How old is Bessie?
3. What word did people use to describe Bessie as a child?
4. Which of the professions is not mentioned by Bessie when she talks about blacks being the backbone of the country?
5. If fulfilled, this wish would make Bessie as old as _____.
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