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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Walker's paternal great-grandmother?
(a) Jennie.
(b) Cynthia.
(c) Nicole.
(d) Sharron.

2. Where was Walker's father mugged in Part 2?
(a) At the grocery store.
(b) Leaving the train.
(c) Going to church.
(d) In an alley.

3. Walker writes in Part 3 that her favorite uncle was not afraid to do what, as opposed to the rest of her Jewish family?
(a) Go hunting.
(b) Go camping.
(c) Speak to her.
(d) Touch her.

4. When was the Black Panther Party established?
(a) 1961.
(b) 1960.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1966.

5. How did Rebecca Walker's paternal grandmother treat Walker's mother?
(a) Lovingly.
(b) Indifferently.
(c) Adoringly.
(d) Hatefully.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Walker do when her friend Lisa came to tell her goodbye in Part 7?

2. In order to explain her skin at the new and very non-diverse school in Part 9, Walker claimed to be from where?

3. What boy did Walker date while at summer camp in Part 8?

4. Who did Walker credit with having taught her to "fit in" in Part 2?

5. What new best friend did Walker meet at camp in Part 8?

(see the answer key)

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