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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nanny had often referred to Sadie as her _____.
(a) Spitting image.
(b) Little one.
(c) Shadow.
(d) Favorite child.

2. Bessie gave which of the following a "comeuppance" over the ordeal?
(a) Mayor.
(b) Judge.
(c) Commissioner.
(d) Construction crew chief.

3. What city did the Delanys refer to as their hometown?
(a) Charleston.
(b) Raleigh.
(c) Danville.
(d) New York.

4. Which child died shortly before Nanny's death?
(a) Harry.
(b) Lemuel.
(c) Sam.
(d) Julia.

5. After Sadie graduated from St. Aug's, Henry told her that she owed it to her ______ to go on to get a higher education.
(a) Future students.
(b) Nation.
(c) Parents.
(d) Siblings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sadie says the hardest thing about being old is that she no longer has many ______.

2. While traveling, Sadie often stayed at the ____ house, located three miles outside Raleigh.

3. The sisters talk about shortages in various goods including which of the following?

4. Bessie believes that many people see her as being _____.

5. The sisters absolutely refuse to have a ____.

(see the answer key)

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