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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Within how much time after Walker first met her did Mel Leventhal's second wife move in with him?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Four months.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

2. On Rebecca Walker's first birthday, her mother fed her two of her favorite foods, chitterlings and what?
(a) Ice cream.
(b) Chocolate cake.
(c) Lemon pie.
(d) Macaroons.

3. What race is Rebecca Walker's mother?
(a) Native American.
(b) Latino.
(c) African-American.
(d) Caucasion.

4. What would Walker often do in order to avoid uncomfortable feelings when visiting her extended family in Part 3?
(a) Lock herself in the bathroom.
(b) Go for long walks.
(c) Wait in the car.
(d) Play with the dog.

5. What was the name of Rebecca Walker's paternal grandmother?
(a) Grandma Melissa.
(b) Grandma Marsha.
(c) Grandma Miriam.
(d) Grandma Mabel.

6. 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) Touch her.
(d) Speak to her.

7. What boy did Walker develop a crush on at her new school in Part 4?
(a) Byron.
(b) Brad.
(c) Brandon.
(d) Bryan.

8. Walker writes In Part 4 that instead of warm, family activities, in the evening, Walker's mother dictated her wishes for what?
(a) A family reunion.
(b) A family vacation.
(c) Grocery shopping.
(d) Her funeral.

9. When was Walker first teased for not being "black enough" in Part 2?
(a) High school.
(b) Summer school.
(c) Junior high school.
(d) Elementary school.

10. What non-profit organization aiming to encourage young women to get involved in activism and leadership roles was co-founded by Rebecca Walker?
(a) Fed Up Inc.
(b) Woman Power International.
(c) The Sensitivity Society.
(d) Third Wave Foundation.

11. What was the name of the childhood babysitter Rebecca wrote to in Part 2?
(a) Louisa.
(b) Marsha.
(c) Suzy.
(d) Mabel.

12. After how many nights did Alice Walker leave Washington, D.C. in Part 5?
(a) 4.
(b) 7.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

13. To whom did Rebecca Walker write letters in Part 2 in addition to her babysitter?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her mother.

14. What did Rebecca Walker's mother move into her daughter's bedroom in Part 4?
(a) A cat tree.
(b) A king-sized bed.
(c) A crib.
(d) A fish tank.

15. What was the name of Rebecca Walker's first boyfriend?
(a) Marvin.
(b) Roger.
(c) Jermaine.
(d) Dakeba.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Walker's father mugged in Part 2?

2. How did Walker's paternal grandmother treat Walker in her childhood?

3. Walker notes in Part 3 that her mother had many what decorations in their home?

4. What did Walker's cousins refer to some of her habits in Part 5?

5. Where did Louisa take Walker to "rescue" her from the city in Part 2?

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