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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. How old is Nicholas in Chapter 10?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Eighteen.

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

3. In Chapter 10, what school does Birdie imagine she is attending?
(a) Nkrumah.
(b) South Boston Junior High.
(c) Berkeley.
(d) Dorchester Elementary.

4. In the Prologue, why does Birdie feel like she is nobody?
(a) Because she is unpopular.
(b) Because no one in the family talks to her.
(c) Because she is confused about her racial identity.
(d) Because she is alone.

5. Who gives Sandy money for her trip?
(a) Aunt Dot.
(b) Grandma Logan.
(c) Bernadette.
(d) Deck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of food are Sandy and Birdie used to eating?

2. In Chapter 12, why is Birdie taunted by the boys in town?

3. Where does Birdie go to school in Chapter 7?

4. Why doesn't Nicholas want Birdie outside alone at night?

5. How does Carmen treat Cole?

(see the answer key)

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