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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Essie's father punish her in the opening chapter?
(a) He beats her.
(b) He sends her to work.
(c) He stops her weekly allowance.
(d) He stops her from leaving the house.

2. What is the name does Mama give her new baby boy?
(a) Joseph
(b) Sammy
(c) Luther
(d) Junior

3. How is Jennie Ann related to Essie?
(a) Her half sister
(b) Her niece
(c) Her cousin
(d) Her sister

4. How does Essie impress the white children?
(a) She performs hand stands.
(b) She makes horse noises.
(c) She knows sport statistics.
(d) She makes Indian noises.

5. Who looks after Essie Mae and her sister while their parents are at work?
(a) Joe Rogers
(b) George Lucas
(c) George Lee
(d) Abraham Fredericks

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Ed's younger brothers different from the rest of the family?

2. Where do Essie's parents work?

3. What does Mama go to fetch in Florida?

4. What is the name of Raymond's mother?

5. The boys say the pond is full of _______________.

(see the answer key)

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