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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Evans' husband?
(a) A teacher at St. Paul's.
(b) Lorene's boss.
(c) The first black man on the staff of the Philadelphia Bulletin.
(d) A student at St. Paul's.

2. How long has it been, at the beginning of the book, since Lorene graduated from high school?
(a) 6 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 9 years.
(d) 1 year.

3. What theme is introduced into the book in Chapter 1?
(a) The need to keep close to home.
(b) The need to let go of home.
(c) The need to run as far from home as possible.
(d) The need to take home with you wherever you go.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Lorene and her parents see at the meet and greet?

2. What is Lorene impressed by at the location of the meet and greet?

3. Who is Mr. Price?

4. What is just ending for Lorene at the beginning of the novel?

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

(see the answer key)

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