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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3, Jim Crow and the Detested Number Ten, Coot,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did some of the white people insult Claudette?
(a) By calling her "Coot."
(b) She doesn't remember being insulted by whites.
(c) By making her walk ten feet behind them.
(d) By calling her "Nig."

2. In 1950, what percent of black women were maids for white families?
(a) 22.
(b) 89.
(c) 12.
(d) 60.

3. What did Claudette feel about the blacks' self image?
(a) That they had a good, strong self image.
(b) That they hated themselves.
(c) She did not express an opinion about that.
(d) That they were too proud.

4. What did the white boys want of Claudette?
(a) To steal her coat.
(b) To take her to the movies.
(c) To see her hands.
(d) To steal her dog.

5. What did the Supreme Court do in 1954?
(a) Upheld Reeves' conviction.
(b) Threw out Reeves' case.
(c) Declined to consider it.
(d) Upheld Reeves' sentence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Claudette Colvin?

2. What did the boys do when Claudette and the white boys touched each other's hands?

3. Who agreed with Claudette's mother?

4. What did this practice mentioned in question 22 violate?

5. How were the races interacting during this time?

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