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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The writer was the daughter of which famous singer?
(a) Billie Holiday.
(b) Sarah Vaughn.
(c) Lena Horne.
(d) Ella Fitzgerald.

2. The reason for the refusal was that the members of the organization thought Sadie was ____.
(a) Double dipping.
(b) Working at a new job.
(c) Undeserving.
(d) Dead.

3. Approximately how old was Mr. Delany when he was offered the chance to go to college?
(a) Twenties.
(b) Forties.
(c) Thirties.
(d) Teens.

4. If fulfilled, this wish would make Bessie as old as _____.
(a) Moses.
(b) God.
(c) Methuselah.
(d) The hills.

5. When someone makes a statement and is proven to be wrong, it is often said that the person has to eat ____.
(a) Crow.
(b) Pig's feet.
(c) Dirt.
(d) Pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a more common name for a "bull-bat?"

2. It is widely believed that the Jim Crow laws were responsible for introducing which of the following?

3. The sisters felt that going to the doctor would benefit them little and that they would most likely be treated like a _____.

4. Delany was required to convert to which faith?

5. Sadie says the hardest thing about being old is that she no longer has many ______.

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