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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22-24, Beyond the Jordan, Tempy's House, A Shelf of Books.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened when the three returned home?
(a) They found out half the neighborhood was out searching for them.
(b) They woke up the dog.
(c) They found Aunt Hager crying at the kitchen table.
(d) Aunt Hager was waiting for them with a bundle of switches at her feet.

2. Hager was eulogized in the newspaper as how?
(a) "A well-educated and dedicated woman."
(b) "Respected by many white families in the community".
(c) "A kind and generous woman."
(d) "A caring woman."

3. Harriet wasn't permitted to sit where at school?
(a) In the cafeteria.
(b) With her white classmates.
(c) On the bus.
(d) In the classroom.

4. For how long did Sandy have this illness?
(a) Three months.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two months.
(d) Three weeks.

5. What did Tempy and her husband's friends avoid?
(a) All black people.
(b) Revivals, singing all the time and watermelon.
(c) Cleaning supplies.
(d) Church and all black people.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sandy feel about Tempy's gift?

2. "Carnival" begins with Hager and her family splitting up, with some going to the revival and some going to the carnival _____ mile down the road.

3. Where did Harriet and Jimboy go?

4. It was late March and Annjee decided that she was going to save up her money and do what?

5. What did Sandy eventually do at the dance?

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