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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lorene feel about the other white students?
(a) She finds it hard to relate to them.
(b) She feels like she becomes one of them.
(c) She understands their prejudices.
(d) She loathes them and misses her family.

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

3. When does Lorene get mad?
(a) When people say that she will be white by the time she is done at St. Paul's.
(b) When people say that it doesn't matter what color people are.
(c) When people say that she can't do things because she is black.
(d) When people say that she can't do things because she is a girl.

4. What is Lorene's view about getting the man fired who molested her?
(a) He had it coming from other acts of molestation.
(b) He might have been a victim in his own right, but that didn't give him the right to abuse her.
(c) He fired himself with inappropriate behavior.
(d) He deserved more punishment than he got.

5. Who is Nana Hamilton?
(a) Lorene's teacher.
(b) Lorene's friend.
(c) Lorene's grandmother.
(d) Lorene's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Lorene say it is hardest to write?

2. Who is Anthony Wade?

3. How long does the drive take to St. Paul's?

4. What happens during Ricky Lockhart's visit?

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

(see the answer key)

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