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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Professor tell Jeff more about in order to help him understand his background?
(a) Gambo
(b) The Professor's mom
(c) Brother Thomas
(d) Aunt Georgina

2. Brother Thomas tells Jeff that he will finally have to tell the Professor what he is ______________.
(a) Afraid of
(b) Carrying
(c) Hiding
(d) Feeling

3. What does Jeff see fly across the island as he is lingering on the island?
(a) Gull
(b) Heron
(c) Small plane
(d) Hawk

4. The three women talk about the unfairness of _____________ as they continue to fill envelopes.
(a) Children
(b) God
(c) Society
(d) Womanhood

5. When Jeff and his mother stop at a house where two women are sitting, what are the women doing?
(a) Cooking a soup
(b) Stuffing envelopes
(c) Painting
(d) Typing

Short Answer Questions

1. Who called the Professor and told him about Jeff's performance in school, though Jeff had tried to hide it?

2. Who is NOT one of the groups of needy that Melody says she wants to help when she is away from the Professor and Jeff?

3. Brother Thomas tells Jeff that his illness has been a __________ to the Professor, but this is a good thing.

4. The Professor decides they need a ________________ to help them take care of Jeff and the house.

5. Jeff saw fishing boats off in the distance, though to him they looked like ___________.

(see the answer key)

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