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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 step father
(c) Her nephew
(d) Her brother

2. Who sets fire to the house in Chapter 2?
(a) Adline
(b) Essie
(c) Junior
(d) Raymond

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

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

5. Where do Essie's parents work?
(a) The fields
(b) A chicken farm
(c) A bomb factory
(d) The local hospital

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Essie think her family holds a position of honor in their new neighborhood?

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

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

5. What does Essie's father spend his free time doing?

(see the answer key)

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