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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Booker embarrassed on his date with Lorene?
(a) He couldn't think of things to talk about.
(b) He didn't have enough money.
(c) He spilled drinks on himself.
(d) He drank too much and threw up.

2. What is Lorene's response to what happens during Ricky Lockhart's visit?
(a) She offers herself to Ricky Lockhart body and soul.
(b) She panics, in fear of pregnancy.
(c) She elicits a marriage proposal from Ricky Lockhart.
(d) She almost reports him to the police.

3. What is Lorene starting to do at the beginning of Chapter 11?
(a) Teach classes of her own.
(b) Agitate for more freedoms for black students.
(c) Tutor black students.
(d) Preach forgiveness to black students.

4. How does Jimmy make up for his theft?
(a) By making a donation to the school.
(b) By volunteering for a day.
(c) With a day of dancing.
(d) With a public sculpture.

5. What change is marked by Lorene hitting her sister?
(a) She has stopped being family, and begun to be a stranger to her sister.
(b) She has internalized the violence of her white surroundings.
(c) She is no longer a child and playmate.
(d) She has treated her sister the way the cook at the diner treated her.

6. What does Lorene say she likes about her sport?
(a) Watching the scenery.
(b) The speed.
(c) The teamwork.
(d) The thrill of victory.

7. Who is Vernon Jordan?
(a) Lorene's math tutor.
(b) Head of the Nation of Islam in America.
(c) President of the National Urban League.
(d) Head of the Black Panthers.

8. Who is Ricky Lockhart?
(a) Lorene's pen pal.
(b) Lorene's boyfriend.
(c) Lorene's admirer.
(d) Lorene's study partner.

9. What is Lorene's view about how blacks should address inequality in American culture?
(a) She believes they should negotiate non-violently.
(b) She believes they should invest in education.
(c) She believes they should fight.
(d) She believes they should focus on economic stability and prosperity.

10. Why does Lorene refuse to travel to California?
(a) She does not believe she can get into Berkeley.
(b) She cannot afford it.
(c) Her mother is sick.
(d) The school will not allow her time off.

11. What is Lorene's strategy for passing her worst subject?
(a) She starts a study group.
(b) She gets a tutor.
(c) She meets with the teacher.
(d) She skips class.

12. What does Alma say years later was Lorene's relationship with her?
(a) Alma said that Lorene was an effective taskmaster who helped her get good grades.
(b) Alma said that Lorene scared her into chastity and abstinence from drink.
(c) Alma said that Lorene made a project of her.
(d) Alma said that Lorene inspired her.

13. What is Lorene's goal for the summer?
(a) Travel.
(b) Meet a boy.
(c) Save a lot of money.
(d) Learn calculus.

14. What does Lorene feel about the sport she chooses for spring?
(a) She is passionate about it.
(b) She masters it quickly.
(c) She does not hate it.
(d) She comes to loathe it.

15. What does Lorene refuse to do when she visits Ricky Lockhart?
(a) Drink.
(b) Sleep with him.
(c) Steal.
(d) Smoke marijuana.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who realizes that Lorene is high?

2. How does Lorene characterize her relationship with her mother?

3. What does Lorene say she looks forward to as part of her committee work?

4. Where does Lorene apply to college?

5. How does Lorene describe Anthony Wade's race?

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