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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Jacqueline Woodson relate to the character "Stevie" in "Stevie and Me"?
(a) He was a lion.
(b) He looked like her.
(c) He lived in an apartment.
(d) He liked sports.

3. Where was William J. Woodson born?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Ohio.
(d) Arkansas.

4. What is Jacqueline Woodson's middle name?
(a) Michelle.
(b) Roberta.
(c) Amanda.
(d) Angela.

5. What flavor ice-cream is described as Gunnar's favorite in "The Candy Lady"?
(a) Chocolate.
(b) Butternut pecan.
(c) Vanilla.
(d) Lemon-chiffon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jacqueline Woodson's Uncle Odell die?

2. Where were Jacqueline Woodson's ancestors living when they were slaves?

3. Where is Dorothy's seamstress that makes her dresses and gloves described in "The Training"?

4. The poem "Saturday Morning" explores Jackie's longing for Greenville through her descriptions of what aspect?

5. When was Jacqueline Woodson born?

(see the answer key)

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