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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 6-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. It was common for Bessie to shoo which group away from their street?
(a) Protestors.
(b) Panhandlers.
(c) Homeless.
(d) Gangs.

3. What was the writer's first name?
(a) Beth.
(b) Lisa.
(c) Gail.
(d) Annie.

4. The family was worried when the nephew went from the family home in Harlem to boot camp in which Southern state?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) Texas.
(d) North Carolina.

5. Manross was refused entry to a white family's home even though he had _____.
(a) Lent money to them.
(b) Recently become the mayor.
(c) Saved their son's life.
(d) Fixed their car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city did the Delanys refer to as their hometown?

2. What is the word used that means those who tend to say negative things about others?

3. The sisters often received visitors from people that wanted to _____ to the sisters.

4. What was the name of the town where Nanny's sister lived?

5. How old was Bessie when she left home by herself for the first time?

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