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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What stereotypes does Lorene hear about black people?
(a) That they are brilliant in the arts but slow academically.
(b) That they cannot be taught.
(c) That they do not take care of their people.
(d) That they are lazy and slovenly.

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

4. For what does Mr. Dick say Lorene should be prepared at St. Paul's?
(a) Relentless work without breaks.
(b) Racism and condescension from her teachers.
(c) Competitiveness and even meanness in the students.
(d) Three hours of homework every night.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lorene feel she has done, by getting into St. Paul's?

2. Who is Mr. Price?

3. What did Lorene's mother say she had not done until after she was married?

4. What does Lorene say St. Paul's effect on her was?

5. What part of the interview surprised Lorene?

(see the answer key)

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