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

2. What kind of factory does Anne work in in this chapter?
(a) A weapons factory
(b) A drinks factory
(c) A pie factory
(d) A chicken factory

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

4. Why does Anne decide to work for Mrs Burke?
(a) She wants to buy new clothes.
(b) She likes her.
(c) She is bored.
(d) The family needs money.

5. Who does Anne begin working for at the end of this chapter?
(a) Mrs. Hunt
(b) Mrs. Davis
(c) Mrs. Jenkins
(d) Miss Pearl

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the crowd sing at the parade?

2. Who does Anne begin to work for in this chapter?

3. What is the name does Mama give her new baby boy?

4. What kind of job does Anne get in Baton Rouge in this chapter?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Anne in Baton Rogue?

2. Why does Anne fear for her life in Chapter 10?

3. Why does Raymond have to stop farming in Chapter 6?

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

5. Why does Mama need Raymond?

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

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

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

9. Describe Anne's routine in Chapter 13.

10. How does Essie Mae's father cause the family problems?

(see the answer keys)

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