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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long had the sisters lived in that area?
(a) 60 years.
(b) 80 years.
(c) 55 years.
(d) 75 years.

2. The incident encouraged the child to pursue a career as a _____.
(a) Teacher.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Cop.

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

4. What is a more common name for a "bull-bat?"
(a) Fruit bat.
(b) Crow.
(c) Finch.
(d) Swallow.

5. What word is best used to describe Bessie?
(a) Rude.
(b) Passive.
(c) Feisty.
(d) Calm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Delany went to which school?

2. How old is Sadie?

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

4. What was the profession for Mr. Delany?

5. Sadie says that if Bessie gets her wish, she will have to live to be ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. What two major events were the death knells of Jim Crow?

2. What prevented people from harassing Nanny's grandparents? What major issue occurred after the death of Mr. Miliam?

3. Discuss Jim Crow Days. When did they occur? What was changed by the laws?

4. What gift of Bessie's was not readily acknowledged? Why was it kept under wraps?

5. What does the author say about Sadie and Bessie in regards to their age and view of history?

6. Where did Henry and Nanny meet? What was unusual about their wedding?

7. What was so important about Henry Delany's foray into the church?

8. What is the reputation Bessie created for herself? What does Bessie think will happen to her when she dies?

9. Henry Beard Delany was born a slave on a Georgia plantation. Examine the Delanys' role in the household. When was Henry freed?

10. What about the Delany sisters surprises most people? What is the general opinion of the Delany sisters' neighbors?

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