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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a young child who is Maya's favorite author?
(a) Hemmingway
(b) Stewart
(c) Shakespeare
(d) Baldwin

2. How does Bailey feel about the neighbors questions?
(a) resentful
(b) anxious
(c) bored
(d) he enjoys the spotlight

3. What do the neighbors ask the children about?
(a) their schooling
(b) their mother
(c) their grandmother Baxter
(d) their travels

4. How does Maya get out of working for Mrs. Cullinan?
(a) She breaks a window.
(b) She drops the good china.
(c) She steals her jewlery.
(d) She leaves mud on the table.

5. What does Maya hear all night when Uncle Willie is hiding?
(a) the minister preaching
(b) his whimpering
(c) blacks singing
(d) people running and yelling outside

Short Answer Questions

1. What day of the week is exciting and different to Maya?

2. Why do Maya and Bailey dislike the Reverend Thomas?

3. What does Mr. Freedman order Maya to do?

4. What happens to Mr. Freedman after court?

5. How do Maya and Bailey feel when they get Christmas presents from their parents?

(see the answer key)

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