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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 Phenotypic Peek-a-boos.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Birdie have difficulty fitting into her new private school?
(a) She doesn't appear to be white enough.
(b) She is painfully shy and afraid of the other students.
(c) Her clothes are old and shoddy.
(d) She doesn't appear to be black enough.

3. What items does Sandy shoplift in Chapter 3?
(a) Two pairs of gloves.
(b) Two dolls.
(c) Two chocolate bars.
(d) A pack of sodas.

4. What types of food are Sandy and Birdie used to eating?
(a) Beans and rice.
(b) Chicken and white rice.
(c) Soups and salads.
(d) Vegetarian meals.

5. Why doesn't Deck want to leave with Sandy?
(a) He wants to stay with Carmen.
(b) He does not want to leave the United States.
(c) He is tired of listening to her political drivel.
(d) He wants to stay and teach at Berkeley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What culture is Birdie forced to adopt in her teen years?

2. What advice do both Sandy and Birdie's teacher give Birdie?

3. How does Sandy change physically once she goes "on the run"?

4. What color does Sandy dye her hair at the end of Chapter 5?

5. Whom does Birdie search for when she leaves her mother?

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