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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jim Crow laws were put into effect in which year?
(a) 1896.
(b) 1899.
(c) 1903.
(d) 1921.

2. How many Delany children were there in total?
(a) 9.
(b) 8.
(c) 7.
(d) 10.

3. The writer was the daughter of which famous singer?
(a) Lena Horne.
(b) Ella Fitzgerald.
(c) Sarah Vaughn.
(d) Billie Holiday.

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

5. When someone makes a statement and is proven to be wrong, it is often said that the person has to eat ____.
(a) Crow.
(b) Pig's feet.
(c) Pride.
(d) Dirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was the book written?

2. What was the writer's first name?

3. The event that caused the start of the Jim Crow era involved a man from which state?

4. What was Sadie's profession?

5. What was the name of Sadie's first serious boyfriend?

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