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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which of the following are Shayla’s mother’s friends compared?
(a) Toni Morrison.
(b) Zora Neale Hurston.
(c) Phyllis Wheatley.
(d) Octavia Butler.

2. With which of the following does Chapter 8: "Pictures & Pits" begin?
(a) “When we get home, I go straight to my room.”
(b) “The next day in science, Mr. Levy gives us some free time.”
(c) “For the first time I wish we had to run the mile in PE.”
(d) “When we sit down for dinner that night, I wait until Daddy has a mouthful of steak.”

3. Which of the following does Shayla suspect she can out-sing?
(a) Carmetta.
(b) Natalie.
(c) Maya.
(d) Angie.

4. Which of the following sports does Shayla note having tried?
(a) Softball.
(b) Tennis.
(c) Volleyball.
(d) Soccer.

5. With which of the following does Chapter 16: "All the Girls" begin?
(a) “Momma didn’t want to talk about the trial, but Mr. Powell sure does.”
(b) “Momma busts me before I make it out of the house in the morning.”
(c) “Isabella and I hide from the sun.”
(d) “When I ask Momma if we can drive by Isabella’s to pick up something, she gets all exasperated with me.”

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the break at Shayla’s school?

2. In which event does Bernard compete?

3. Which degree is Shayla’s mother pursuing?

4. Under what kind of tree do the United Nations sit for break?

5. How many siblings does Shayla’s mother have?

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