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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 kind of job does Anne get in Baton Rouge in this chapter?
(a) A cleaner
(b) A runner
(c) A dish washer
(d) A make up artist

2. What do the whites claim started the fire at the Taplins' house?
(a) A cigar
(b) An electrical fault
(c) A funny cigarette
(d) A kerosene lamp

3. What does Anne have enough money to buy when she arrives home?
(a) A television
(b) New school clothes
(c) A horse
(d) Make up

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

5. What is the name of Raymond's sister?
(a) Marlene
(b) Darlene
(c) Janice
(d) Freda

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is killed in this chapter?

3. What is the name of the new church the family attends?

4. The boys say the pond is full of _______________.

5. How is Jennie Ann related to Essie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Essie Mae think of the Centreville Bapist Church?

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

3. How does Essie's family afford to buy her a new dress as Homecoming Queen in Chapter 8?

4. Why does Essie refuse to eat Miss Ola's food?

5. Why does Essie Mae like the house in Chapter 3 the best?

6. How does Mrs. Burke react to Anne's comments on school integration?

7. Why does Essie Mae's mother think the house is dangerous in Chapter 2?

8. Describe the working conditions at the chicken factory.

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

10. How does Essie get her name changed in Chapter 9?

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