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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22-24, Beyond the Jordan, Tempy's House, A Shelf of Books.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hager dies and a large funeral is held with Tempy's high-class friends and who else?
(a) Harriett's friends from the Bottoms.
(b) Hager's friends.
(c) The neighbors.
(d) The family.

2. Hager asks her how Tempy likes her church. What is her response?
(a) It is no different than the Baptist church.
(b) There is nothing "niggerish" about the church at all.
(c) It is very different and strange.
(d) It is very quiet.

3. What is the first thing Tempy gives Sandy?
(a) A present.
(b) His own room and furniture.
(c) A hot meal.
(d) A hug.

4. Aunt Hager argued that they shouldn't hate white people but do what?
(a) Take care of them.
(b) Pray for them.
(c) Do what they ask.
(d) Fear them.

5. How did Sandy feel about moving in with Tempy?
(a) Grateful.
(b) Happy.
(c) Sad.
(d) Anxious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Harriet and Jimboy go?

2. Why was Jimboy fired?

3. Sandy wonders if he could ever be __________ and whether the Lord even cared if someone was black or white, or male or female.

4. Harriet wasn't permitted to sit where at school?

5. The white people near the area were furious at these blacks. Why?

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