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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Selina, Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Deighton have when he finally arrives home after cashing the land sale check?
(a) The deed to a new house.
(b) Train tickets to Florida.
(c) A car.
(d) Presents for everyone.

2. What gift does Deighton have for Selina after cashing the land sale check?
(a) A puppy.
(b) A gift certificate to the bookstore.
(c) Hair ribbon.
(d) New shoes.

3. Which of the following is the term used when referring to someone who is suggesting that all Blacks be allowed to join the Association?
(a) Communist.
(b) Radical.
(c) Coward.
(d) Bigot.

4. In Book 3, what is Silla's reaction after hearing her father reminisce about courting her mother?
(a) She has a hard time believing that her mother had ever been young and dancing.
(b) She wonders whether her father is making up the stories that he is telling.
(c) She thinks that her father is crazy.
(d) She wonders whether she will ever find a husband.

5. Which of the following reasons does Selina accept as the basis for Silla's eviction of Suggie?
(a) Silla wants to get rid of all of Selina's friends.
(b) Silla wants rich boarders only.
(c) Suggie has called Silla names.
(d) Silla is hateful and mean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beryl tell Selina will happen to her if she does not menstruate by the time that she turns 20 years of age?

2. What does Selina wish for on her 15th birthday?

3. What happens to Deighton at the mattress factory?

4. How does Silla react to Deighton's return following his trip to the bank to cash the check?

5. What do Selina and Beryl argue about in Book 2?

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