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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Eight Years Old.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells a story in "Eight Years Old" that led the author to his first religious experience?
(a) Pastor Ford.
(b) Mrs. Williamson.
(c) Curtis.
(d) Sonya.

2. At times, the author says, his mother's refusal to settle for less came across as _____, _____, even _____ to him.
(a) Nagging/Demanding/Heartless.
(b) Tenacious/Obnoxious/Ambitious.
(c) Devotion/Inspiration/Selfless.
(d) Motherly/Grandmotherly/Fatherly.

3. Where did the author's mother go when she said she was staying with relatives?
(a) To gamble.
(b) A mental institution.
(c) To pursue a singing career.
(d) To visit her ex-husband.

4. Where did the author's family move, after his mother decided to rent their house?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Boston.
(c) Detroit.
(d) New York City.

5. The author told his mother that _____ are supposed to _____.
(a) Mothers/Obey their husbands.
(b) Mothers and fathers/Stay together.
(c) Fathers/Do as they please.
(d) Boys/Cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say he would do before he let his classmates know they hurt him?

2. What year does the author say he no longer waited for his father to come home from work?

3. In what year did the author's family move back to Detroit?

4. What does the author say is the truth he learned much later about his father?

5. Who told the author he should "dress the way you want to be"?

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