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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jimmy Hill mean when he says that he and Lorene will 'turn out' St. Paul's?
(a) They will get in as much trouble as possible without being thrown out.
(b) They will stand up to the whites.
(c) They will show what it means to have soul.
(d) They will find the classiest places to hang out.

2. What lie does Lorene tell Mr. Dick?
(a) That she hates school.
(b) That she had never heard of St. Paul's until a month ago.
(c) That her high school has many high-performing students.
(d) That she likes school most of the time.

3. How does Lorene describe her parents?
(a) Protective adoptive white couple in their 40s.
(b) Ambitious black couple in their 30s.
(c) Humble mixed-race couple in their 40s.
(d) Devout black Quakers in their 30s.

4. What are Lorene's grades at the first mid-terms?
(a) Exceptionally good.
(b) Poor.
(c) Very good.
(d) Mediocre.

5. Who is Mr. Price?
(a) The president of St. Paul's.
(b) The admissions officer for St. Paul's.
(c) A black teacher.
(d) A black professional.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lorene impressed by at the location of the meet and greet?

2. What does Lorene say is the white teachers' feeling about black students?

3. What theme is introduced into the book in Chapter 1?

4. Where does Chapter 1 take place?

5. Who are the wombats?

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