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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. The boys say the pond is full of _______________.
(a) Cow dung
(b) Urine
(c) Blood
(d) Snakes

2. What is the name of Raymond's sister?
(a) Freda
(b) Marlene
(c) Janice
(d) Darlene

3. What does Essie love hearing at Centreville Church?
(a) The local gossip
(b) The preacher
(c) The radio
(d) The choir

4. What does Essie watch the white children doing?
(a) Wrestling
(b) Running
(c) Cycling
(d) Playing ball

5. How is Ed related to Mama?
(a) Her nephew
(b) Her cousin
(c) Her brother
(d) Her step father

Short Answer Questions

1. Where should blacks go in the movie theater?

2. What kind of creature often comes out of the swamp?

3. What does Miss Ola allow Essie to sleep in?

4. How does Essie's father punish her in the opening chapter?

5. For what does Miss Claiborne give Essie $12?

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