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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. In "Jimboy's Letter", AnnJee receives a note from Jimboy saying what?
(a) He'd remarried.
(b) He'd been laying railroad in Kansas City and had hurt his back so he was coming home.
(c) He'd been working in a warehouse in Chicago and had been promoted to manager.
(d) He'd found a good job and wanted her to join him.

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.
(a) A.
(b) A half.
(c) Three-quarters of a.
(d) A quarter.

3. Who had Jimboy probably been trying to outdo?
(a) The Swedes.
(b) The Germans.
(c) The Italians.
(d) The Greeks.

4. When they get home, Annjee was happy to have the evening. Why?
(a) Since she had to stay away from her family all day.
(b) Since she was so tired.
(c) Since she works all day.
(d) Since black people had to give their day "to white folks".

5. Sandy had to run off and help his mother, who was ___________ at the Rice's, a rich white family.
(a) Cooking.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Nannying.
(d) Teaching.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the white men feel about working alongside a black man?

2. When the storm passes, what has Aunt Hager lost?

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

4. "Storm" introduces Aunt Hager and her grandson Sandy preparing for ________________ that is hitting their neighborhood.

5. How does Annjee feel when Jimboy comes home and starts singing with Harriet?

(see the answer key)

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