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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Pages 21-44.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the setting where other children made Nicole aware of her race?
(a) School.
(b) A doctor’s office.
(c) Church.
(d) A birthday party.

2. What did the social worker tell Nicole’s parents when she gave them the baby?
(a) If it doesn’t work out, call us back.
(b) You’ll be fine.
(c) Be very careful.
(d) We’ll start on a trial basis.

3. When does Nicole say she heard her first racial slur?
(a) Kindergarten.
(b) Second grade.
(c) Third grade.
(d) Fifth grade.

4. How does Nicole characterize her relationship with being Korean?
(a) She loved it but only in secret.
(b) She loved and hated it.
(c) She did not notice it.
(d) She hated it openly.

5. How old was Cindy when she came to America?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicole say is often missing in transracial adoptions?

2. How much did Nicole weigh when she was born?

3. How does Nicole characterize her response to the racial slurs she heard as a kid?

4. How does Nicole say her parents returned to religion?

5. Why did Nicole write stories with adult characters?

(see the answer key)

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