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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12, Punishment, School, Hard Winter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hager pick up extra laundry washing?
(a) She enjoys the work.
(b) To buy Sandy's new school books.
(c) She wants more spending money.
(d) To keep the family financially afloat.

2. What did Harriet do that night when she came home late?
(a) She wrote a nasty note to Aunt Hager.
(b) She packed her bags and moved in with her boyfriend.
(c) She packed her bags and ran off with the circus.
(d) She packed her bags and caught the next train to New York City.

3. What was Aunt Hager going to do to punish Sandy?
(a) Make him feel guilty.
(b) Whip him.
(c) Ignore him.
(d) Ground him.

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

5. 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 black people had to give their day "to white folks".
(c) Since she was so tired.
(d) Since she works all day.

Short Answer Questions

1. That day Sandy almost won what?

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

3. How did Sandy react to his punishment?

4. What happened to the Gavitts?

5. Why was Jimboy fired?

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