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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. How does Essie's father punish her in the opening chapter?
(a) He sends her to work.
(b) He stops her from leaving the house.
(c) He stops her weekly allowance.
(d) He beats her.

2. What organization does Anne hear about in this chapter?
(a) The RSPCA
(b) The RSPCB
(c) The suffragettes
(d) The NAACP

3. What is the name of Linda Jean's mother?
(a) Mrs Frankel
(b) Miss Daisy
(c) Miss Davis
(d) Mrs. Burke

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

5. What does Essie's father spend his free time doing?
(a) Gambling
(b) Womanizing
(c) Shooting pool
(d) Drinking

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the crowd sing at the parade?

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

5. Why does the foreman keep moving Anne in the factory?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What terrible event occurs in Chapter 11?

4. Describe the working conditions at the chicken factory.

5. In what way is life getting better for Essie and her family in Chapter 4?

6. Describe Anne's routine in Chapter 13.

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

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

9. What rumors spread about who started the fire in Chapter 11?

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

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