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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 Tintin in the Congo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does a white couple call the police while Deck is in the park with Birdie?
(a) Because they saw Deck hit Birdie.
(b) Because they see a black man alone with a white girl.
(c) Because Birdie was crying and trying to run from Deck.
(d) Because they thought Deck stole their basket.

2. In Chapter 10, what school does Birdie imagine she is attending?
(a) Nkrumah.
(b) South Boston Junior High.
(c) Berkeley.
(d) Dorchester Elementary.

3. What false identity does Sandy claim when speaking to Walter Marsh?
(a) A freelance writer.
(b) A widowed professor's wife.
(c) A widowed society wife.
(d) A former high school history teacher.

4. How does Sandy know the Harvard professor?
(a) She was the professor's neighbor.
(b) She is the professor's daughter.
(c) She is the professor's student.
(d) She worked with the professor.

5. Why is Sandy angry at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) Because Birdie was with a white boy.
(b) Because Mr. Marsh accused Birdie of stealing his yellow roses.
(c) Because Birdie did not come home until morning.
(d) Because she thought the feds had captured Birdie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Walter Marsh accuse the gardener of doing in Chapter 8?

2. What do Nicholas and Birdie do together in Chapter 8?

3. Which character confronts Birdie on the playground?

4. Which other character, besides Nicholas, has Birdie made out with in the past?

5. What type of career does Sandy claim Grandfather Goldman held?

(see the answer key)

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