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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Mr. Dick say Lorene should be prepared at St. Paul's?
(a) Racism and condescension from her teachers.
(b) Relentless work without breaks.
(c) Three hours of homework every night.
(d) Competitiveness and even meanness in the students.

2. Where does Lorene go for the meet and greet with St. Paul's students?
(a) Germantown.
(b) St. Paul's.
(c) New York.
(d) Yeadon.

3. What stereotypes does Lorene hear about black people?
(a) That they do not take care of their people.
(b) That they cannot be taught.
(c) That they are brilliant in the arts but slow academically.
(d) That they are lazy and slovenly.

4. Who do Lorene and her family see when they wake up at Scudder House?
(a) A housekeeper.
(b) A policeman.
(c) A student.
(d) An admissions officer.

5. Who is Jimmy Hill?
(a) Another black student.
(b) The Rector.
(c) A teacher.
(d) An admissions advisor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lorene's housemaster tell her about grades?

2. How does Lorene describe her parents?

3. Where do Lorene and her parents pass through on their way to St. Paul's?

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

5. Who is Mr. Price?

(see the answer key)

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