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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 – 4 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the school girl attend school in Chapter 1?
(a) The Sts. Philip and James School.
(b) The PS 242.
(c) The St. Edwards School.
(d) The School for the Blind.

2. How old does the author describe the school girl in Chapter 1?
(a) 9.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 16.

3. Whom did Serena Williams play in her semifinal matchup in the 2004 Women's U.S. Open?
(a) Jennifer Capriati.
(b) Glenn Ligon.
(c) Mariana Alves.
(d) Venus Williams.

4. What film does the author describe seeing with a friend in Chapter 1?
(a) The House We Live In.
(b) Tomorrow's Child.
(c) Amistad.
(d) The Color Purple.

5. What does the real estate woman repeatedly say to the author's friend when she is showing the author her house in Chapter 3?
(a) That she reminds her of her sister.
(b) How uncomfortable she makes her feel.
(c) How comfortable she makes her feel.
(d) That she is welcome to return and visit.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many police cars arrived when the author's friend was harassed while babysitting for her in Chapter 1?

2. What word in Chapter 4 refers to a contemplative person?

3. What does the girl behind the school girl ask her to do when they are taking exams in Chapter 1?

4. What does the word "iterate" mean in Chapter 4?

5. What is the name of Hennessy Youngman's internet series that the author discusses in Chapter 2?

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