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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Ms. Johnson always talk "With one foot raised in flight" and her head turned in whatever direction is farthest from them?
(a) People with college degrees.
(b) White women.
(c) White men.
(d) Black men.

2. What color is the dress Dee wears for her reunion with her mother and sister?
(a) Red.
(b) Orange and yellow.
(c) Black and white plaid.
(d) Blue.

3. After whom does Ms. Johnson name Dee?
(a) An old neighbor.
(b) Aunt Dicie, Ms. Johnson's sister and Dee's aunt.
(c) A good friend.
(d) A cousin.

4. How is the weather when Dee comes to visit her family?
(a) Rainy.
(b) Foggy.
(c) Hot.
(d) Snowy.

5. How does Ms. Johnson describe the man who emerges from the car with Dee?
(a) Tall and thin with a big mustache.
(b) Short and stocky with hair all over his head and chin.
(c) Short and thin with big glasses.
(d) Tall and fat.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Dee says "It's really a new day for us" at the end of the story, to whom is she referring?

2. What one thing does the person taking the Polaroids make sure is always included in each picture?

3. What does Ms. Johnson notice in the wood of the dasher?

4. How much does Dee think Grandma Dee's quilts are worth?

5. How does Ms. Johnson describe Dee's feet?

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