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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9, White Folks, Dance, Carnival.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Aunt Hager was gone, who showed up and asked Harriet to come to a dance with him?
(a) Harriet's boyfriend Mingo.
(b) Harriet's friend Joey.
(c) Harriet's cousin, Bobby.
(d) Sandy's friend, Buster.

2. "Work" begins with Jimboy and Sandy doing what?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Talking.
(c) Singing.
(d) Fishing.

3. Aunt Hager argued that they shouldn't hate white people but do what?
(a) Pray for them.
(b) Do what they ask.
(c) Take care of them.
(d) Fear them.

4. Would Harriett's white girlfriends talk to her after school?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, but rarely.
(c) Yes, sometimes.
(d) Yes, usually.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sandy eventually do at the dance?

2. On Thursday afternoon, who comes home to visit?

3. Who are Hager's three daughters?

4. Why did this woman decide to quit her job as a waitress?

5. In "Dance", Aunt Hager has to run off to tend to Sister Land. Why?

(see the answer key)

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