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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lorene say her feelings about calling St. Paul's were?
(a) Pride.
(b) Humility.
(c) Shame.
(d) Nervousness.

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

4. What does Lorene say people thought about the first black teacher at St. Paul's?
(a) People hounded him out of his job.
(b) People hated him.
(c) People were afraid of him.
(d) People loved him.

5. What is the scene where Black Ice begins?
(a) Summer vacation on Martha's Vineyard.
(b) The day before Christmas break.
(c) The first day of school.
(d) Graduation.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is Chapter 1 set?

2. Where does Lorene work?

3. Where do Lorene and her parents pass through on their way to St. Paul's?

4. What does Lorene say about black ice at the end of the novel?

5. How does Lorene describe her parents?

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