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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. How does Birdie describe the present she receives from Cole and Deck?
(a) As a box of Africanabilia.
(b) As a box of negrobilia.
(c) As a bag of Africana.
(d) As a box of memorabilia.

2. What piece of jewelry does Sandy buy for Birdie?
(a) A silver bracelet.
(b) A Star of David necklace.
(c) A hemp ankle bracelet.
(d) A Nubian armband.

3. How does Sandy earn money once her funds run out?
(a) By tutoring dyslexic children.
(b) By working in a convenience store.
(c) By shoplifting.
(d) By working at the front desk of Motel 6.

4. Which character does Walter Marsh remind Birdie of?
(a) Redbone.
(b) Deck.
(c) Grandpa Logan.
(d) Randall.

5. What does Birdie 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of items are in Birdie's present?

2. Why is Birdie invited to be a part of Maria's group?

3. Where do Cole and her father run to?

4. Where in the encyclopedia is the snapshot placed?

5. Who is Bernadette?

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