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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To which of the following does Shayla’s mother compare her?
(a) A hobo.
(b) A clown.
(c) A juggler.
(d) A mime.

3. With which of the following does Chapter 23: "Black Panthers" begin?
(a) “Julia’s dressed as Batgirl.”
(b) “When Momma picks me up after practice, I tell her it was fine.”
(c) “I know Daddy loves me as much as Hana.”
(d) “I’m beginning to think I was wrong to worry about the United Nations being in trouble.”

4. With which of the following does Chapter 10: "Caterpillars" begin?
(a) “For the first time I wish we had to run the mile in PE.”
(b) “At lunch, Isabella, Julia, and I sit in our regular lunch spot.”
(c) “I’m allergic to trouble.”
(d) “The next day in science, Mr. Levy gives us some free time.”

5. In what place does Shayla finish her first 400?
(a) First.
(b) Fourth.
(c) Second.
(d) Third.

Short Answer Questions

1. With which of the following does Chapter 5: "Lockers & Lunch" begin?

2. Which of the following Halloween costumes does Shayla note is popular among trick-or-treaters?

3. With which of the following does Chapter 4: "Emerson" begin?

4. Which of the following does Coach West assign to help Shayla with hurdles?

5. To whom is the book dedicated?

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