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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 Sit and Spin.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Carmen treat Birdie after they meet in person?
(a) She is rude and makes cutting remarks about Deck.
(b) She is cool and reserved.
(c) She accuses Birdie of lying.
(d) She is friendly and fixes Birdie's hair.

3. 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.

4. Where does the Lee family go to dinner in Chapter 5?
(a) Akunan, a Japanese restaurant.
(b) Aku-Aku, a Polynesian restaurant.
(c) All In The Family, a Soul Food restaurant.
(d) Akiri, a Chinese restaurant.

5. What does Jim scold Birdie for in Chapter 9?
(a) Lying.
(b) Running away.
(c) Being argumentative.
(d) Shoplifting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does a white couple call the police while Deck is in the park with Birdie?

2. What does Jim falsely claim to be at the end of Chapter 9?

3. Which language does Birdie use while praying?

4. What is the name of Birdie's fictitious father?

5. Where does Birdie find a pamphlet on Brazil?

(see the answer key)

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