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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lorene's mother tacitly offer to her?
(a) Resources for an abortion if necessary.
(b) Money for a return ticket if she is miserable at St. Paul's.
(c) Suggestions on marrying rich white boys.
(d) Advice about getting on the boys' good side.

2. What does Lorene say life at St. Paul's resembles for black students?
(a) Life in America.
(b) Life as a worker in a capitalist economy.
(c) Life in the North.
(d) Life in modern times.

3. How many kids does Lorene have?
(a) One daughter.
(b) One son.
(c) Two daughters.
(d) One son and two daughters.

4. What is just ending for Lorene at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Her teaching career.
(b) Her time in school.
(c) Her term as a trustee.
(d) Her daughter's time in school.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lorene say about where her daughter will go to school?

2. What does Lorene say St. Paul's effect on her was?

3. Who is Lorene?

4. About what does Lorene say it is hardest to write?

5. What does Lorene say about what her daughter's experience of school is likely to be?

(see the answer key)

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