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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Malvonne want to make sure the young black girl's letter gets to the law school?
(a) The young black girl is Malvonne's daughter.
(b) She is afraid the girl has to get a low-paying job instead.
(c) She is threatened by the police.
(d) She is afraid she is reported for having stolen mail.

2. Who does Alice try to teach Dorcas to avoid?
(a) White male teenagers and adults.
(b) The wealthy.
(c) Social workers and teachers.
(d) All other blacks.

3. Where do Dorcas's clothespin dolls lay?
(a) Under her pillow.
(b) Within an old oak tree.
(c) In a cigar box.
(d) On the floor of the burnt-down home.

4. What does Violet's father bring the children when he visits?
(a) Puppies.
(b) Toys.
(c) Books.
(d) Candy.

5. What does Joe wipe his tears with?
(a) His hands.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Dorcas's picture.
(d) A red handkerchief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument is constantly played during the parade?

2. What does Golden Gray find in the trees near his father's home?

3. Where does Violet's father travel to look for work?

4. What does the green and yellow parrot repeat?

5. What is the 1917 parade protesting?

(see the answer key)

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