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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 Disintegration of Funk.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where in the encyclopedia is the snapshot placed?
(a) It marks the page that describes the three main racial categories.
(b) It marks the page that describes the culture of Brazil.
(c) It marks the page that describes Africa's geography.
(d) It marks the page that describes West African gods.

2. Why does the school clerk want to assign Birdie and Cole to different public schools?
(a) The schools are overcrowded.
(b) For the sake of diversity.
(c) She wants to place Birdie in an all-white school.
(d) Because Birdie looks too young to attend Junior High.

3. What offensive name does Carmen begin calling Birdie?
(a) Raven.
(b) Beemer.
(c) Bernie.
(d) Robin.

4. What does Cole do to try and fit in with the students at her private school?
(a) She wears lipstick and has her hair braided into small braids.
(b) She skips school and hangs out near the park.
(c) She joins the cheerleading squad.
(d) She wears her hair in a thick braid and gets her ears pierced.

5. What surprising meal does Sandy buy Cole and Birdie in Chapter 3?
(a) Pizza, chips, and soda.
(b) Fast food burgers and fries.
(c) Calamari and Mahi-Mahi.
(d) Doritos, Cap'n Crunch, and soda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of paper is used to wrap Birdie's gift?

2. Which character teases Birdie about giving the "black is beautiful" salute at school?

3. What types of food are Sandy and Birdie used to eating?

4. What items does Sandy shoplift in Chapter 3?

5. What strange items are placed in Sandy's basement in Chapter 4?

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