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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was William J. Woodson born?
(a) 1919.
(b) 1799.
(c) 1832.
(d) 1859.

2. What was Mary Anne's sister Caroline called?
(a) Kay.
(b) Carrie.
(c) Lena.
(d) Mimi.

3. What is the name of the predominantly African-American community in Greenville, South Carolina, that is described by the poet?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Everett.
(c) Brownsville.
(d) Nicholtown.

4. What did Georgina tell her grandchildren never to do?
(a) Daywork.
(b) Sit in the back of the bus.
(c) Go to college.
(d) Pet a dog.

5. What is the name of Mary Anne Woodson's sister who was less than a year older than her?
(a) Mabel.
(b) Alexandra.
(c) Caroline.
(d) Sarah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Thomas Woodson's father?

2. How old was Jacqueline Woodson's father when Jackie was born?

3. Where was Jacqueline Woodson born?

4. What is the name of Jacqueline Woodson's father?

5. What does the poet describe topping the letter "J" with in "The Beginning"?

(see the answer key)

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