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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What lie does Lorene tell Mr. Dick?
(a) That she had never heard of St. Paul's until a month ago.
(b) That her high school has many high-performing students.
(c) That she hates school.
(d) That she likes school most of the time.

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

3. What does Lorene remember when Jimmy Hill talks about turning out St. Paul's?
(a) Her mother being discriminated against at a department store.
(b) The pride she felt when her father held back a white mob.
(c) Her teacher warning her against militarism.
(d) Her grandmother telling her to stay out of trouble.

4. How does Lorene describe her parents?
(a) Protective adoptive white couple in their 40s.
(b) Ambitious black couple in their 30s.
(c) Humble mixed-race couple in their 40s.
(d) Devout black Quakers in their 30s.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jimmy Hill mean when he says that he and Lorene will 'turn out' St. Paul's?

2. Who is Mr. Dick?

3. Where does Lorene go to school?

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

5. When is Chapter 1 set?

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