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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Lorene say about black ice at the end of the novel?
(a) That she has never skated on it.
(b) That she will keep her kids from skating on it.
(c) That she will teach her students to use it for their own good.
(d) That she will save her students from having to learn how to drive on it by experience.

4. About what does Lorene say it is easiest to write?
(a) Literature.
(b) St. Paul's.
(c) Politics.
(d) Race.

5. How does Lorene describe Ricky Lockhart?
(a) A sensitive white boy.
(b) A beautiful black boy.
(c) A strong black man.
(d) A beautiful Puerto Rican boy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what play does Lorene have a role in Chapter 7?

3. Who is Nana Hamilton?

4. What is Lorene's response to what happens during Ricky Lockhart's visit?

5. Where is Lorene from?

(see the answer key)

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