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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Uncle Robert give to Mary Anne when he moved to New York?
(a) A book of poetry.
(b) Silver earrings.
(c) A James Brown record.
(d) A teddy bear.

2. What kind of tree does the poet describe sitting under on her block in "How to Listen #6"?
(a) A birch tree.
(b) An elm tree.
(c) An oak tree.
(d) A willow tree.

3. What aspect of learning did Jacqueline Woodson struggle with growing up?
(a) Science.
(b) Reading.
(c) Math.
(d) Speaking.

4. How far did Jackie have to walk to attend school in "First Grade"?
(a) 1 mile.
(b) 2 blocks.
(c) 5 blocks.
(d) 2 miles.

5. Where was the "New Girl" Diana from?
(a) Ohio.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Puerto Rico.
(d) Mexico.

6. What food product does the poet describe Aunt Kay eating like candy in the poem "Caroline But We Called Her Aunt Kay, Some Memories"?
(a) Corn flakes.
(b) Argo starch.
(c) Saltine crackers.
(d) Bullion cubes.

7. What does the poet describe Hope performing in "Hope Onstage"?
(a) A short-story reading.
(b) A poem.
(c) A solo song.
(d) A dramatic monologue.

8. Who are the other children described in Jackie's first grade class that did not pledge allegiance each day?
(a) Sara and Michelle.
(b) Gina and Alina.
(c) Anna and Paul.
(d) Mary and Peter.

9. Who is the focus of the poem "Gifted"?
(a) Mary Anne.
(b) Dell.
(c) Roman.
(d) Hope.

10. Where did Uncle Robert move when he arrived in New York in "Uncle Robert"?
(a) Bed-Stuy.
(b) Far Rockaway.
(c) Greenwich Village.
(d) Harlem.

11. Jackie's first book was a collection of seven haiku's focused on what subject?
(a) Butterflies.
(b) Trees.
(c) Dandelions.
(d) Birds.

12. What day of the week is described in the poem "Lessons"?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Sunday.

13. Who is Jackie's teacher that is described in "Late Autumn"?
(a) Ms. Stein.
(b) Ms. Smith.
(c) Mr. Anderson.
(d) Ms. Moskowitz.

14. Who ran the Nursery and Day School that Jackie and her siblings attended while in Greenville?
(a) Ms. Smith.
(b) Ms. Parham.
(c) Mrs. Hughes.
(d) Mrs. Anderson.

15. What does the poet describe Winnie the Pooh always getting in the poem "Family"?
(a) His laughter.
(b) His friends.
(c) His carrots.
(d) His honey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who lived above Jackie's family on Herzl Street?

2. Why did Jackie not pledge allegiance to the flag at school growing up?

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

4. How far from Jackie's home in Brooklyn did Maria live when they became friends?

5. In what collection of stories was "The Selfish Giant" published?

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