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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Lorene been teaching, at the beginning of the book?
(a) 6 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 9 years.

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

3. How is Lorene portrayed in the summary of the novel?
(a) As an exception to the rules.
(b) As a trailblazer.
(c) As a child of privilege.
(d) As a hard worker.

4. About what does Lorene say it is hardest to write?
(a) Race.
(b) Family.
(c) School.
(d) Teaching.

5. What are Lorene's feelings about her classmates?
(a) She feels like the pride of her school.
(b) She feels like a mascot.
(c) She feels persecuted.
(d) She feels left out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does the opening scene remind Lorene?

2. When did Lorene start to write about her experiences at St. Paul's?

3. How has Lorene maintained her ties to St. Paul's?

4. What has Mr. Evans given to Lorene?

5. How many kids does Lorene have?

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