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

2. Who does Essie learn was once in prison?
(a) Mama
(b) The preacher
(c) Raymond
(d) Daddy

3. Why does Essie think her family holds a position of honor in their new neighborhood?
(a) They are the only family with an education.
(b) They are the largest family.
(c) They have a new toilet.
(d) They are the only black family.

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

5. What does the family do with the money it earns picking pecans?
(a) Buys new school clothes
(b) Goes to a ball game
(c) Buys a new mule
(d) Throws a party

Short Answer Questions

1. Who buys Essie a new dress in this chapter?

2. What trend does Essie start at school?

3. How does Essie impress the white children?

4. What does Miss Ola allow Essie to sleep in?

5. What do Raymond and Mama pray for to help the cotton grow?

(see the answer key)

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