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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 28-30, Chicago, Elevator, Princess of the Blues.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hager, Annjee and Sandy are very poor, so poor that they can't afford what?
(a) Warm clothes.
(b) Heat.
(c) Food.
(d) A wreath or cake icing.

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

3. The Southerner complained that "Kansas niggers" were _____________ and grabbed Sandy.
(a) Too big for their britches.
(b) Dumber than anyone else.
(c) Too dumb.
(d) Boring.

4. What is the first thing Tempy gives Sandy?
(a) A hot meal.
(b) His own room and furniture.
(c) A hug.
(d) A present.

5. World War I has started and Tempy is helping out. Why?
(a) In the hopes that if blacks and whites work together for victory that whites will respect blacks and treat them better.
(b) She is very thrifty and clever.
(c) She wants to show her support for the soldiers.
(d) She likes to help others.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sandy go to the red-light district?

2. What happened to the Gavitts?

3. Afterwards, they had to buy their books and Sandy looked forward to coming home and doing what?

4. When Sandy asked himself whether a black person should simply endure oppression and wait for heaven like Aunt Hager did, what was his response?

5. Harriet wasn't permitted to sit where at school?

(see the answer key)

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