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

2. How does Lorene describe Ricky Lockhart?
(a) A strong black man.
(b) A beautiful black boy.
(c) A beautiful Puerto Rican boy.
(d) A sensitive white boy.

3. What does Lorene's teacher tell her about her worst subject?
(a) She will reinforce every stereotype about women and blacks if she fails.
(b) Her record will be blighted if she fails.
(c) She cannot graduate without passing.
(d) It's alright if she fails it.

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

5. Who is Archibald Cox talking about when he says "our kind of people"?
(a) Blacks.
(b) Whites.
(c) Rich people.
(d) Educated northerners.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lorene pretend to do?

2. With what does Lorene return to St. Paul's in Chapter 6?

3. Where was Lorene molested during her summer job?

4. What effect does Lorene's committee work have on her relation with St. Paul's?

5. On what committee does Lorene sit, in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lorene's workplace for the summer after her first year.

2. Describe Lorene's rendezvous with Ricky Lockhart at his school.

3. How has Lorene changed between her first year and her final year?

4. What areLorene's grades like on her first report card?

5. What happens to Lorene's mother's health at the end of Chapter 10?

6. Describe Lorene's date with Booker.

7. Describe Lorene's relationship with Anthony Wade.

8. Why is Lorene impatient with school?

9. What happens with the cook who everyone fears?

10. Describe Lorene's experience tutoring black students.

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