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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Lorene's mother say she had not done until after she was married?
(a) Opened a checking account.
(b) Left her state.
(c) Lived away from her parents.
(d) Learned about sex.

3. How many kids does Lorene have?
(a) One daughter.
(b) Two daughters.
(c) One son and two daughters.
(d) One son.

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

5. What is Lorene's little sister's feeling about Lorene staying at St. Paul's for school?
(a) She is hysterical.
(b) She is glad to be free of her older sister.
(c) She is a mixture of all kinds of emotions.
(d) She is beaming with pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lorene say her feelings about calling St. Paul's were?

2. Of what does the opening scene remind Lorene?

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

4. How has Lorene maintained her ties to St. Paul's?

5. What is the scene where Black Ice begins?

(see the answer key)

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