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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 13 - 24).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Marlee's family so pleased about that happened on Marlee's first day of school?
(a) Marlee aced a test.
(b) Marlee won a race.
(c) Marlee said two sentences, far more than she usually says in school.
(d) Marlee was asked out by a boy she likes.

2. Why does Liz tell Sally she was not at the pool during the summer?
(a) She is not allowed at the pool.
(b) She just moved to the area recently.
(c) She can not swim.
(d) She is afraid of water.

3. What is Marlee's favorite subject?
(a) Math.
(b) History.
(c) Art.
(d) English.

4. Who does Marlee meet at the Negro cinema who vouches for her?
(a) Ms. Winthrop.
(b) Pastor George.
(c) Betty Jean.
(d) Curtis.

5. What is the name Marlee uses when she telephones Liz?
(a) Rita.
(b) Hester.
(c) Mary.
(d) Angelique.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Negro movie theater where Marlee meets Liz?

2. Who does Marlee share a bedroom with in the beginning of the book?

3. What does Liz bring with her the first time she meets Marlee after she is forced to leave school?

4. What does Marlee discover about Liz that persuades her to want to work with Liz?

5. What reason does Ms. Taylor give for Liz's school absence?

(see the answer key)

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