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

2. "Storm" introduces Aunt Hager and her grandson Sandy preparing for ________________ that is hitting their neighborhood.
(a) A flood.
(b) A cyclone.
(c) A truck.
(d) An earthquake.

3. Hager grew up playing with whom?
(a) Her siblings.
(b) The mistress' daughter.
(c) Other slave children.
(d) No one.

4. What does Sandy do with his gift from Tempy?
(a) He stares at it in awe.
(b) He tries it out.
(c) He throws it under the stove.
(d) He hugs it.

5. In "Punishment", Sandy often received a nickel for what purpose?
(a) To purchase school books.
(b) To put in the collection plate at church.
(c) To buy birthday presents.
(d) To spend on whatever he would like.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How did Aunt Hager learn that Sandy had spent his money in a way he should not have?

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

5. Tempy had worked for a progressive white women fighting for what?

(see the answer key)

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