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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bessie says she intends to live to be how old?
(a) 110.
(b) 120.
(c) 125.
(d) 115.

2. What was the surname of the author that wrote about the Delanys?
(a) Bronson.
(b) Badger.
(c) Buckley.
(d) Burke.

3. The sisters absolutely refuse to have a ____.
(a) Computer.
(b) Car.
(c) Helper.
(d) Phone.

4. The sisters often received visitors from people that wanted to _____ to the sisters.
(a) Evangelize.
(b) Be argumentative.
(c) Cowtow.
(d) Be kind.

5. Bessie refers to which saint?
(a) Luke.
(b) Paul.
(c) John.
(d) Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the professions is not mentioned by Bessie when she talks about blacks being the backbone of the country?

2. What word did people use to describe Bessie as a child?

3. What is a more common name for a "bull-bat?"

4. Hap's wife convinced the sisters to move to which area?

5. It is widely believed that the Jim Crow laws were responsible for introducing which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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