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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9, White Folks, Dance, Carnival.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Harriet had been on bad terms with Aunt Hager. Why?
(a) Because Hager had whipped her after the dance.
(b) Because Hager was mean.
(c) Because Hager often ignored her.
(d) Because Hager forced her to do things she did not want to do.

2. On Thursday afternoon, who comes home to visit?
(a) Hager's youngest daughter Harriet.
(b) Hager's middle daughter Annjee.
(c) Hager's oldest daughter Tempy.
(d) Hager's friend Sister Johnson.

3. Jimboy sings many songs that he has learned from where?
(a) Across the country.
(b) The war.
(c) The south.
(d) Kansas.

4. What happened to the Gavitts?
(a) They were injured.
(b) They were helping those in need.
(c) They were killed.
(d) They were left without a home.

5. Sandy had to run off and help his mother, who was ___________ at the Rice's, a rich white family.
(a) Cleaning.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Nannying.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hager's companion want to spend her time?

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

3. In "Guitar", Jimboy has come home and is doing what?

4. What does Aunt Hager think of Jimboy?

5. While Aunt Hager was gone, who showed up and asked Harriet to come to a dance with him?

(see the answer key)

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