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

2. Who is Mrs. Evans?
(a) Lorene's boss.
(b) Lorene's aunt.
(c) Lorene's neighbor.
(d) Lorene's teacher.

3. Where do Lorene and her parents pass through on their way to St. Paul's?
(a) Harlem.
(b) New Haven slums.
(c) The South Bronx.
(d) Washington Heights.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lorene work?

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

3. What change was made at St. Paul's in 1971?

4. How long has it been, at the beginning of the book, since Lorene graduated from high school?

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

(see the answer key)

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