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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 did Coleman recognize in the words as he was trying to write his story without any help?
(a) Innocence.
(b) Anger.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Freedom.

2. Who began molesting Faunia after her mother got remarried?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Lester.
(c) Coleman.
(d) Her stepfather.

3. What kind of Classics teacher is Delphine Roux, the one who helped Coleman Silk with his investigation?
(a) French.
(b) Roman.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Greek.

4. Coleman Silk is also the first dean of __________ for the college who has the characteristic as the answer to #8.
(a) Faculty.
(b) Honors Department.
(c) Admissions.
(d) Philosophy.

5. Who sent the letter to Coleman that reflected on how good he looked and how mature he seemed?
(a) Faunia.
(b) Delphine.
(c) Nathan.
(d) Steena.

Short Answer Questions

1. Doc Chizner tells Coleman not to tell the coach that he is __________ as this might hurt Coleman's chances of the scholarship.

2. To what college does Mr. Silk want his son, Coleman, to go when he is able to go to college?

3. At what college did Coleman Silk teach before his hasty departure from the college?

4. As a result of the problem in the classroom, Coleman decides to return to the __________ and to resign as the dean.

5. What kind of Jew is Iris' father according to the book's description of her family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mr. Silk believe is the most important thing in life, especially for a black man?

2. What happened during the course of the investigation into Coleman Silk's accusations?

3. What does Ellie do when Coleman reveals to her his racial background?

4. How does Coleman reveal his family secret to the woman he loves while he's in college?

5. What does Doc Chizner tell Coleman not to tell the Pitt coach when he is applying for a scholarship?

6. Describe Iris' health on the day that she died, according to the book's description.

7. What did the nice letter that Coleman found in his personal belongings say?

8. What makes Iris a strong woman, according to the descriptions in the book?

9. What happened on the day that Nathan found Coleman in only his shorts?

10. What is Coleman's religious background and why is this an important detail to note?

(see the answer keys)

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