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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 | Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maya run away from the church in the Introduction?
(a) She falls asleep in church.
(b) She wets herself.
(c) She is afraid of God.
(d) She hates the minister.

2. What happens to Mr. Freedman after court?
(a) He goes to jail for 20 years.
(b) Maya's uncles kill him.
(c) He rapes her again.
(d) He runs away.

3. Why does Maya keep quiet about Mr. Freedman's rape of her?
(a) She is afraid of her mother.
(b) She is afraid he will kill the dog.
(c) She is afraid he will kill Bailey.
(d) She is afraid of the police.

4. Why do the cotton pickers complain at the end of the day?
(a) They are always cut.
(b) They work too hard.
(c) They need more jobs.
(d) They think the scales are weighted.

5. What does Bailey do when someone insults Maya?
(a) ignores it
(b) tells Momma
(c) joins in
(d) takes revenge

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maya admire about Momma?

2. Why do Maya and Momma hide Uncle Willie?

3. What does Maya do with her panties after Mr. Freedman attacks her?

4. Why does Maya say she is so advanced in school?

5. Where do the children go when they leave Stamps?

(see the answer key)

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