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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. Which of the Delany children served in World War II?
(a) Hubert.
(b) Lemeul.
(c) Harry.
(d) Manross.

2. What was the name of Bessie's boyfriend at the time?
(a) Rick.
(b) Dean.
(c) Dave.
(d) Bob.

3. What kind of garden did the family plant?
(a) Serenity.
(b) Japanese.
(c) Rose.
(d) Victory.

4. In what year did this event occur?
(a) 1955.
(b) 1961.
(c) 1957.
(d) 1952.

5. What was the name of the funeral parlor where Nanny was laid to rest?
(a) Burt's.
(b) Sam's.
(c) Murphy's.
(d) Johnson's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hap's wife convinced the sisters to move to which area?

2. According to the sisters, Nanny's judgment was often _____.

3. What type of house did the sisters buy?

4. The sisters tell a story about a young boy who was trying to save the life of which type of bird?

5. What was the woman's first name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Sadie and Bessie's neighbors in the projects were upset about the actions of the neighborhood kids. How did the sisters react to the issue?

2. Examine the effect Nanny's death had on Sadie.

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

4. The sisters talk about the deaths in the family. Who died first? Could any of the deaths have been prevented? Explain.

5. Who was Little Hubie? Why was he special? What happened to the child?

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

7. Discuss Sadie's difficulties during her first year at Pratt.

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

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

10. Discuss Julia's move to New York. How did Julia's presence affect Bessie's attempt to get work?

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