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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1: Flames Across the Water - Chapter 10: Treasures in a Cigar Box.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Papa declares that it is his job to take what action?
(a) To keep his family safe.
(b) To help his parents relocate.
(c) To preserve his dignity.
(d) To make his family happy.

2. Stella and Tony had walked to school together since they were in what grade?
(a) Third.
(b) First.
(c) Second.
(d) Kindergarten.

3. Jojo tells his parents that he and Stella had hidden behind what object during the Klan rally?
(a) A house.
(b) A barn.
(c) A bush.
(d) A tree.

4. In what state is Stella's hometown of Bumblebee located?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Kentucky.

5. Stella's friend Tony is the son of which professional in town?
(a) The doctor.
(b) The mail carrier.
(c) The police chief.
(d) The veterinarian.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Stella?

2. Stella says that she has a feeling that the Klan like to make black people "feel" (15) what way?

3. At what location is the Christmas pageant always held in Stella's community?

4. Which character does Stella identify as having attended the Klan rally?

5. During a scene in the Cathy's Candy Store, who confides in Stella that she thinks it is "kinda stupid" (38) that the white and black children attend different schools?

(see the answer key)

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