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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what war did William J. Woodson fight?
(a) The Mexican-American War.
(b) The American Civil War.
(c) World War II.
(d) The Korean War.

2. Whose dream of a ladder to heaven is described in "Bible Times"?
(a) Jacob's.
(b) Abel's.
(c) Peter's.
(d) Moses's.

3. How old does Jacqueline Woodson describe herself in the poem "The Beginning"?
(a) 7.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 9.

4. Who was Thomas Woodson's mother?
(a) Sarah Jackson.
(b) Betsy Ross.
(c) Marie Anderson.
(d) Sally Hemings.

5. What did Jackie and her siblings use to soothe Georgina's feet at night?
(a) Epsom salt.
(b) Vinegar.
(c) Ice water.
(d) Toothpaste.

Short Answer Questions

1. What title of address did Jackie's mother forbid her children to use?

2. What flavor ice-cream is described as Gunnar's favorite in "The Candy Lady"?

3. What did Georgina tell her grandchildren never to do?

4. How did Jacqueline Woodson's family travel from Ohio to South Carolina each winter when she was young?

5. What was the occupation of Jacqueline Woodson's maternal grandfather?

(see the answer key)

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