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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. Who does Essie learn was once in prison?
(a) Raymond
(b) Daddy
(c) Mama
(d) The preacher

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

3. Why does Essie think her family holds a position of honor in their new neighborhood?
(a) They are the only family with an education.
(b) They have a new toilet.
(c) They are the largest family.
(d) They are the only black family.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Raymond bring to live with them?

3. What kind of work does Raymond do in Chapter 2?

4. What is the name of the new church the family attends?

5. What is the name of Raymond's sister?

(see the answer key)

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