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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Jennie Ann related to Essie?
(a) Her niece
(b) Her half sister
(c) Her sister
(d) Her cousin

2. What is the name of the new church the family attends?
(a) Centreville Baptist
(b) Mount Pleasant Church
(c) Saints and Sinners
(d) Bow Down Church

3. How does Essie's father punish her in the opening chapter?
(a) He beats her.
(b) He stops her from leaving the house.
(c) He sends her to work.
(d) He stops her weekly allowance.

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

5. Where should blacks go in the movie theater?
(a) The back row
(b) The kitchens
(c) The main hall
(d) The balcony

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Essie love hearing at Centreville Church?

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

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

4. What does Essie pick at Mr. Wheeler's farm?

5. What is Mr. Jenkins' father known as?

(see the answer key)

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