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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How has Lorene maintained her ties to St. Paul's?
(a) She worked as an alumni liaison.
(b) She worked there as an admissions officer.
(c) She worked there in the cafeteria.
(d) She taught writing there.

2. What does Lorene say is the white teachers' feeling about black students?
(a) They push they so they are armed with knowledge.
(b) They don't expect much.
(c) They hide important things from them, so they can protect their prejudices.
(d) They hold them to higher standards, for their own good.

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

4. From where is Jimmy Hill?
(a) Maine.
(b) Brooklyn.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Alabama.

5. Where does Lorene work?
(a) A fish market.
(b) A gas station.
(c) A fast food restaurant.
(d) A grocery store.

6. About what does Lorene say it is hardest to write?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Family.
(c) Race.
(d) School.

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

8. What are Lorene's feelings about her classmates?
(a) She feels left out.
(b) She feels like the pride of her school.
(c) She feels like a mascot.
(d) She feels persecuted.

9. Where do Lorene and her parents pass through on their way to St. Paul's?
(a) The South Bronx.
(b) New Haven slums.
(c) Washington Heights.
(d) Harlem.

10. Where does Chapter 1 take place?
(a) Lorene's high school.
(b) Lorene's grandparents' house.
(c) St. Paul's.
(d) Lorene's parents' house.

11. What part of the interview surprised Lorene?
(a) The high intellectual standards of the questions.
(b) The speed with which she was accepted.
(c) The nature of the questions.
(d) Her parents attend as well.

12. Who is Mrs. Evans?
(a) Lorene's boss.
(b) Lorene's aunt.
(c) Lorene's teacher.
(d) Lorene's neighbor.

13. Who is Lee Bouton?
(a) Lorene's advisor.
(b) One of the first girls at St. Paul's.
(c) One of Lorene's classmates.
(d) Lorene's roommate.

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

15. What has changed about Lorene's mother at Parents Day?
(a) Her brand of cigarette.
(b) Her clothing.
(c) Her hair style.
(d) Her speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lorene?

2. Who is Annette Frazier?

3. What is the scene where Black Ice begins?

4. About what does Lorene say it is easiest to write?

5. When does Lorene get mad?

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