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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 item does Cole wear at the end of Chapter 5 as she leaves Birdie a present?
(a) Her mother's Egyptian necklace.
(b) An African turban.
(c) Her school shirt.
(d) A bathrobe.

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

3. Where do Sandy and Birdie stay while in upstate New York?
(a) The women's commune, Aurora.
(b) In a Motel 6.
(c) In a small fishing village near the Canadian border.
(d) Woodstock.

4. How does Sandy change physically once she goes "on the run"?
(a) She loses weight and becomes thin.
(b) She gains weight and must wear sweatpants.
(c) Her face appears to sag and age quickly.
(d) She allows her tan to fade.

5. Which school would Deck like for his daughters to attend?
(a) Dorchester Elementary.
(b) Berkeley.
(c) South Boston Junior High.
(d) Nkrumah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the snapshot stuck in the encyclopedia show?

2. Why is Deck Lee offended by the interracial couple in Chapter 3?

3. Where do Birdie and Cole sleep?

4. What type of mask does Sandy wear when playing with her daughters in Chapter 3?

5. Why doesn't Sandy believe she is making Birdie "pass"?

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