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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the wombats?
(a) The black students.
(b) The school mascots.
(c) Mentally retarded white kids.
(d) The Hispanic students.

2. What does Lorene say about her parents with regard to her going to school?
(a) They knew what kinds of sacrifices they were making for her education.
(b) They didn't have any idea what they were getting into.
(c) They were afraid for her to go north.
(d) They were afraid for her to go south.

3. Where has Alma ended up, after graduation?
(a) St. Paul's.
(b) Washington D.C.
(c) New York.
(d) Watts.

4. How does Lorene describe the black kids she meets at St. Paul's?
(a) Militant.
(b) Subdued.
(c) Africanized.
(d) White-looking.

5. Into what class is Lorene admitted?
(a) Class of 1978.
(b) Class of 1974.
(c) Class of 1989.
(d) Class of 1968.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Lorene say it is easiest to write?

2. Who has Lorene married since graduation?

3. When is Chapter 1 set?

4. What does Lorene say going to St. Paul's would make Nana Hamilton feel?

5. How many kids does Lorene have?

(see the answer key)

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