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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Ricky Lockhart's visit a problem?
(a) Because she had told him not to come.
(b) Because he arrived a night early.
(c) Because he arrived by surprise.
(d) Because he burst in by force.

2. What does Lorene's mother say was unfair about the science fair in which Lorene was entered?
(a) Lorene's teachers made so many allowances for her that the competition wasn't fair.
(b) Teachers asked Lorene to participate in order to humiliate her.
(c) Teachers made exceptions for white students but not for Lorene.
(d) Teachers judged Lorene's work by a different standard.

3. What does Lorene say everyone says about her education at St. Paul's?
(a) That she is getting a useless education.
(b) That she is not learning anything.
(c) That she has a good start.
(d) That she is getting a master-class education.

4. Who realizes that Lorene is high?
(a) Her parents.
(b) The other students.
(c) The dorm parent.
(d) Her teachers.

5. Who is Mr. Price?
(a) The admissions officer for St. Paul's.
(b) The president of St. Paul's.
(c) A black teacher.
(d) A black professional.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many kids does Lorene have?

2. How is Lorene portrayed in the summary of the novel?

3. What part of the interview surprised Lorene?

4. Who is Mrs. Evans' husband?

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

(see the answer key)

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