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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Birdie have difficulty fitting into her new private school?
(a) She is painfully shy and afraid of the other students.
(b) Her clothes are old and shoddy.
(c) She doesn't appear to be black enough.
(d) She doesn't appear to be white enough.

2. Why does a white couple call the police while Deck is in the park with Birdie?
(a) Because Birdie was crying and trying to run from Deck.
(b) Because they saw Deck hit Birdie.
(c) Because they see a black man alone with a white girl.
(d) Because they thought Deck stole their basket.

3. What is the name of Birdie and Cole's secret language?
(a) Elopee.
(b) Elemeno.
(c) Africana.
(d) Sahara.

4. What type of paper is used to wrap Birdie's gift?
(a) Birthday paper.
(b) White butcher paper.
(c) The Sunday comics.
(d) Christmas paper.

5. What does Cole do to try and fit in with the students at her private school?
(a) She skips school and hangs out near the park.
(b) She joins the cheerleading squad.
(c) She wears lipstick and has her hair braided into small braids.
(d) She wears her hair in a thick braid and gets her ears pierced.

6. Which offensive gift has Grandma Lodge given Cole in the past?
(a) A lawn jockey.
(b) The black stereotype doll, Mr. Golliwog.
(c) The book, "Little Women".
(d) A gift certificate to a salon that caters to white customers.

7. Which character teases Birdie about giving the "black is beautiful" salute at school?
(a) Ali.
(b) Deck.
(c) Sandy.
(d) Cole.

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

9. Why doesn't Nicholas want Birdie outside alone at night?
(a) Because they live in a dangerous neighborhood.
(b) Because a murderer escaped from a nearby prison.
(c) Because she could easily get lost in the deep woods.
(d) Because she is a girl.

10. What items does Sandy shoplift in Chapter 3?
(a) Two dolls.
(b) A pack of sodas.
(c) Two chocolate bars.
(d) Two pairs of gloves.

11. What does Birdie do to try and fit in with the students at her private school?
(a) She skips school and hangs out near the park.
(b) She wears her hair in a thick braid and gets her ears pierced.
(c) She wears lipstick and has her hair braided into small braids.
(d) She joins the cheerleading squad.

12. Why doesn't Sandy believe she is making Birdie "pass"?
(a) Because Birdie is more white than black anyway.
(b) Because they have no other choice.
(c) Because she thinks Jewish people aren't really white.
(d) Because she knows what race Birdie really is.

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

14. Why is Birdie invited to be a part of Maria's group?
(a) Because she is very flexible.
(b) Because she wears her hair in braids.
(c) Because her sister Cole is already a member.
(d) Because she has a boyfriend.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What false identity does Sandy claim when speaking to Walter Marsh?

2. Who has been using Sandy and Deck's second floor guestroom in Chapter 1?

3. What advice do both Sandy and Birdie's teacher give Birdie?

4. What does Sandy do with the girls on the day she keeps them out of school in Chapter 3?

5. Where do Sandy and Birdie live for four years after they leave their home?

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