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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Lily White's real name?
(a) Denise
(b) Sidney
(c) James
(d) Janice

2. In what city does Anne look for work in this chapter?
(a) New york
(b) Chicago
(c) Baton Rouge
(d) Los Angeles

3. Where does Essie Mae spend most of her time hiding at school?
(a) The treehouse
(b) The outhouse
(c) The bushes
(d) The cellar

4. What is the name does Mama give her new baby boy?
(a) Sammy
(b) Joseph
(c) Junior
(d) Luther

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sets fire to the house in Chapter 2?

2. What does the family not have enough money to buy?

3. Why does Essie stop working for Mrs Jenkins in this chapter?

4. What is the name of Anne's teacher in this chapter?

5. Where should blacks go in the movie theater?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mama decide to change churches in Chapter 5?

2. Why is Anne disgusted with the work at the chicken factory?

3. What terrible event occurs in Chapter 11?

4. How does Anne take her mind off what is happening in Centreville?

5. Describe Anne's routine in Chapter 13.

6. Describe Anne's time as a dish washer in Chapter 15.

7. In what way is Linda kind to Essie in Chapter 7?

8. Describe the working conditions at the chicken factory.

9. How is life starting to get tough for the family?

10. Why does Mama need Raymond?

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