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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 119 - 157).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What protest did Trethewey's grandmother join in 1963?
(a) A protest led by Black citizens in Biloxi to highlight Black peoples' right to use public beaches.
(b) A bus boycott in Biloxi to protest for equal treatment for Blacks on public transportation.
(c) A protest led by Black citizens in Biloxi to push for equal voting rights.
(d) A supermarket protest in Biloxi to protest for equal treatment for Blacks in shops and restaurants.

2. Which Union Army leader did Trethewey admire in grade school?
(a) Robert E. Lee.
(b) Stonewall Jackson.
(c) William Tecumseh Sherman.
(d) Ulysses S. Grant.

3. What play did Trethewey act the lead in in grade school?
(a) The Santa Mouse.
(b) The Reluctant Dragon.
(c) The Smart Hipster.
(d) The Three Witches.

4. Why was Joel tried and convicted in 1983?
(a) He tried to kill Gwendolyn.
(b) He stole a car.
(c) He skipped bail.
(d) He robbed a bank.

5. What song became Trethewey's anthem in Part III?
(a) I am Woman.
(b) The Impossible Dream.
(c) Dream a Little Dream of Me.
(d) I Will Survive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What years did Trethewey try to forget as much about as she could?

2. When was the last time Gwendolyn saw her own father?

3. What did Trethewey hear her mother telling Joel about the idea of him adopting her?

4. What did Gwendolyn tell Joel when he protested to Trethewey wanted to join a club in school?

5. Where did Trethewey go on a school trip when she was 12?

(see the answer key)

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