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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 The Color of Underneath.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Redbone show Birdie at her Aunt Dot's farewell party?
(a) A photo of her parents.
(b) Her grandfather's book.
(c) Guns.
(d) Articles about forced integration.

2. How much older than Birdie is Cole?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 8 years.
(d) 3 years.

3. What does Birdie miss listening to in Chapter 8?
(a) Billie Holiday and the Blues.
(b) Her sister's voice.
(c) The sounds of the city.
(d) Black music like Barry White.

4. What does Birdie think that Sandy needs to buy in Chapter 8?
(a) A new outfit.
(b) More food.
(c) A new car.
(d) A new house.

5. How does Carmen treat Cole?
(a) She ignores Cole completely.
(b) She is rude and makes cutting remarks about Deck.
(c) She is friendly and fixes Cole's hair.
(d) She is kind and teaches Cole how to drive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Carmen?

2. Why can't Birdie and Cole attend the first day of public school?

3. What does Sandy tell Birdie to do the morning after Cole and Deck leave?

4. Which horse does Birdie ride in Chapter 8?

5. Why does Sandy want to stop running and settle down?

(see the answer key)

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