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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Bessie's pet pig?
(a) Babs.
(b) Rennie.
(c) Willie.
(d) Retta.

2. What was the name of the sisters' father?
(a) Alan.
(b) Joseph.
(c) George.
(d) Henry.

3. According to the book, the Delanys were referred to as being at the top of black ______.
(a) Standards.
(b) Intelligentsia.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Celebrities.

4. What was the name of Nanny's midwife?
(a) Mrs. Robertson.
(b) Miss Frederick.
(c) Miss Kenney.
(d) Mrs. Humbert.

5. Which of the children died due to a hospital's negligence?
(a) Manross.
(b) Julia.
(c) Hap.
(d) Sadie.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Mr. Delany when he was freed from slavery?

2. Delany went to which school?

3. Nanny stood up to a woman for calling her ____, a common insult at the time.

4. What is the term used when one's parent is free, albeit with black ancestry?

5. What was the occupation of the child's father?

(see the answer key)

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