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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the family not have enough money to buy?
(a) Cotton seeds
(b) Meat
(c) New school clothes
(d) More animals

2. What does Essie change her name to in this chapter?
(a) Lauren
(b) Glenda
(c) Annie
(d) Helen

3. What is the name of Raymond's mother?
(a) Miss Louise
(b) Miss Jackson
(c) Miss Pearl
(d) Miss Thompson

4. Where does Raymond head to find work?
(a) Arizona
(b) Texas
(c) New York
(d) California

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What trend does Essie start at school?

5. How is Ed related to Mama?

(see the answer key)

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