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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the school suggest Lorene do?
(a) Open a checking account.
(b) Come to New Hampshire early to familiarize herself with the area.
(c) Get to know other black students.
(d) Invest in nice clothes.

3. What does Lorene say going to St. Paul's would make Nana Hamilton feel?
(a) Proud.
(b) Betrayed.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Guilty.

4. Who are the wombats?
(a) The school mascots.
(b) The black students.
(c) The Hispanic students.
(d) Mentally retarded white kids.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What stereotypes does Lorene hear about black people?

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

3. What does the person Lorene and her parents see give Lorene?

4. In what way is Jimmy Hill notable to Lorene?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lorene say she is writing her story?

2. Who is Lorene Carey and what brings her to this setting?

3. What are Lorene's thoughts about St. Paul's after she has the visit?

4. Describe Lorene's relation with white girls.

5. Who are the wombats and what is their role in the novel?

6. How does Lorene say St. Paul's affected her life?

7. In what way does Lorene say that St. Paul's was similar to American culture?

8. Where did Lorene work during high school?

9. What has Lorene's relationship with St. Paul's been?

10. Who are the first people Lorene describes meeting?

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