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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. Out of those cases, how many did Hubert lose?
(a) 1.
(b) 0.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

2. What was the surname of the woman who sparked great controversy in the fight against segregation?
(a) Parks.
(b) King.
(c) Kennedy.
(d) Beals.

3. How much money did Nanny receive in her pension check?
(a) $15.
(b) $18.
(c) $20.
(d) $10.

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

5. The sisters talk about shortages in various goods including which of the following?
(a) Sugar.
(b) Jobs.
(c) Milk.
(d) Bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the funeral parlor where Nanny was laid to rest?

2. What was the occupation of the child's father?

3. How old was Bessie when she retired?

4. Despite the little boy's physical problems it was obvious that he possessed ______.

5. What item did Nanny often misplace?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the Delanys react to the major changes that were going on around them in Harlem?

2. What is written about the assassinations of the famous leaders of the time, particularly those involved in the Civil Rights Movement?

3. Sadie was tricky when it came to getting a job at a high school. What was Sadie's trick? Why was it necessary?

4. Examine the incident with the cottage, Bessie, and the judge.

5. Discuss Hubie's role in the political arena in New York.

6. The sisters talk about their situation during World War II. Discuss at least one issue the sisters had at that time.

7. What does Bessie say about the extra effort that must be put forth by Negroes?

8. Explain Bessie's first practice. Who shared the office suite with Bessie?

9. How did Sadie make extra money in the early years? What dampened the success of the business?

10. Sadie relays the story of one of her first experiences in New York regarding strangers. What was the experience? What did Sadie learn?

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