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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. 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.

2. Why was Jimboy fired?
(a) He was often out of work due to illness.
(b) He was disrespectful.
(c) He habitually showed up late to work.
(d) The white union members complained.

3. Where did Harriet and Jimboy go?
(a) To neither the carnival nor the revival.
(b) To the revival.
(c) To both the carnival and the revival.
(d) To the carnival.

4. What does this woman think that Christianity makes black people?
(a) Scared and powerless.
(b) Stuck up and unable to have fun.
(c) Powerful and confident.
(d) Ignorant and weak.

5. Why does Annjee believe Jimboy married her?
(a) Because she was a homebody and would take care of a house.
(b) Because she was pregnant with their child.
(c) Because he loved her.
(d) Because he wanted to get married and start a family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sandy saw that his mother worked very hard and that Mrs. Rice, the blond, skinny white woman, was constantly doing what?

2. The white people near the area were furious at these blacks. Why?

3. "Work" begins with Jimboy and Sandy doing what?

4. Who had Jimboy probably been trying to outdo?

5. What does Jimboy eventually do?

(see the answer key)

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