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

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

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

4. What kind of work does Raymond do in Chapter 2?
(a) He is a soldier.
(b) He is a factory worker.
(c) He runs a cafe.
(d) He is a farmer.

5. Who beats up Jerry?
(a) Anne
(b) Raymond
(c) The sheriff
(d) The Ku Klux Klan

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Burke send Anne home in this chapter?

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

3. What makes Essie sad in this chapter?

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

5. Who does Mama marry in this chapter?

(see the answer key)

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