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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Approximately how old was Mr. Delany when he was offered the chance to go to college?
(a) Teens.
(b) Twenties.
(c) Forties.
(d) Thirties.

2. What did the Delanys call racist white men?
(a) Beseecher.
(b) Grunt.
(c) Rebby.
(d) Pigheaded.

3. What was Sadie's profession?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Dentist.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Singer.

4. What was Bessie's profession?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Dentist.
(d) Singer.

5. What was the name of the town where Nanny's sister lived?
(a) Brown Mountain.
(b) Harper's Ferry.
(c) Lynch's Station.
(d) Port Royal.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state were the Delanys raised?

2. In what year was the book written?

3. Neither sister had ever _____.

4. How many Delany children were there in total?

5. What is Bessie's real first name?

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