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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Crossing," who is Bubba's sister?
(a) Jen.
(b) Helen.
(c) Essie.
(d) Hattie.

2. What shacks are supposed to be haunted?
(a) The Bertram Shacks.
(b) The Richard Shacks.
(c) The Henderson Shacks.
(d) The Canebrake shacks.

3. What does the white man who arrives ask Layton's grandmother for?
(a) Wood.
(b) Tea.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Money.

4. Who is supposed to come and bring Layton to his mother?
(a) His cousin.
(b) Mr. Stubbs.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His father.

5. How does Grease get his name?
(a) He is very fast.
(b) When he eats, grease collects on his mouth.
(c) He is slippery when talking to people.
(d) No one remembers.

6. Who does the old scout meet before joining the parade?
(a) River.
(b) Vince.
(c) Bart.
(d) Helen.

7. Who stops Tate and his friends on the road?
(a) A white man in a truck.
(b) Tate's mother.
(c) Fish's father.
(d) Grease's brother.

8. What does Fish-Hound catch?
(a) A dog.
(b) A bear.
(c) Fish.
(d) Turtles.

9. What do Mack's parents drink while they play their game?
(a) Soda.
(b) Water.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Beer.

10. Who is the dead brother in "Echo Tree"?
(a) Leo.
(b) Jim.
(c) Henry.
(d) John.

11. Who guards the blackbird?
(a) The hawk.
(b) The robin.
(c) The Dove.
(d) The phoenix.

12. Who does Layton like in "A Boll of Roses"?
(a) Jen.
(b) Rosemarie.
(c) Helen.
(d) Hattie.

13. Who does Fon say will save him?
(a) Himself.
(b) His sister.
(c) His brother.
(d) His mother.

14. In "Will The Circle Be Unbroken," who is the main musician?
(a) Farley.
(b) Probe.
(c) Henry.
(d) Willis.

15. Who brings up the phrase "Double Nigger" in the story by the same title?
(a) Carl.
(b) Grease.
(c) Blue.
(d) Fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the three children look to cross in "The Crossing"?

2. Where does Mack want to go with his friend?

3. What weapon does Nillmon carry?

4. What game do Mack's parents play often in "A Harlem Game"?

5. What do Tate and his friends all want desperately in "Double Nigger"?

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