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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 Silla react to Deighton's news about his new devotion to Father Peace?
(a) She cries.
(b) She throws things at him.
(c) She cannot believe him.
(d) She says that Deighton's devotion to Father Peace will set her free.

2. In Chapter 10 of Book 4, which of the following does Clive's mother do that annoys Selina?
(a) She helps Selina feel better.
(b) She fakes a medical emergency.
(c) She yells and states that Selina is not a good match for Clive.
(d) She throws Selina out of their house.

3. What does Selina feel that she can do at the end of the book?
(a) Forget all about Clive.
(b) Face prejudice and be able to overcome it.
(c) Find a man who will marry her and take her away.
(d) Dance better than anyone else.

4. Who does Selina call for assistance in finding a job at the end of the book?
(a) Beryl.
(b) Margaret Benton.
(c) Rachel Fine.
(d) Suggie.

5. When Miss Thompson sees Selina as an adult, what topic does she discuss with her?
(a) Why Silla is so angry.
(b) Life in the South.
(c) How girls can get pregnant.
(d) Her foot ulcer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Ina state that she does not want?

2. What does Clive's mother do to his paintings?

3. Which of the following does Father Peace deem to be a dirty word?

4. In Book 4, which of the following does Selina notice when comparing herself to the other girls at the party?

5. Which of the following does Selina gain from her experience at the Benton house, and Mrs. Benton's comments to her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Selina realize about herself upon going to a party at Beryl's house?

2. How does Father Peace upset Selina rather than make her feel welcome?

3. How does Selina's manner of dress following her father's death reflect her inner emotional state?

4. What does Clive's relationship with his mother teach Selina about her own relationship with her mother?

5. What is Selina planning to do when she decides to try to help Clive with his art career?

6. After Miss Mary dies, Selina dances and laughs with Suggie. What do those actions convey to Selina about herself?

7. Does Selina's experience with the Modern Dance Club reinforce Clive's belief that the White people who belong to it are racists?

8. In Book 3, Chapters 8-10, what is the basis that Silla relies on to blame Deighton for the death of their son?

9. Why does Selina go to her first Association meeting?

10. Why does Selina finally leave Clive?

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