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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. What color frame does Essie's new house have?
(a) Red
(b) Purple
(c) Green
(d) Orange

2. What does Miss Ola allow Essie to sleep in?
(a) A four-poster bed
(b) A cot
(c) A bunk bed
(d) A double bed

3. What kind of creature often comes out of the swamp?
(a) A crocodile
(b) A snake
(c) A toad
(d) A lizard

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who sets fire to the house in Chapter 2?

3. What does Essie watch the white children doing?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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