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

2. Where is Essie baptized?
(a) A pond
(b) The sea
(c) A lake
(d) A swimming pool

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

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

5. What does Mama go to fetch in Florida?
(a) Bananas
(b) Oranges
(c) Watermelons
(d) Grape fruit

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where should blacks go in the movie theater?

3. Who does Essie learn was once in prison?

4. Who looks after Essie Mae and her sister while their parents are at work?

5. Where does Essie Mae spend most of her time hiding at school?

(see the answer key)

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