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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. He wanted to be more like Harriet, refusing to do what?
(a) Follow the laws.
(b) Listen to his mother and aunt.
(c) Live a simple life.
(d) Conform to the white folks' ways of perceiving him.

2. Why does Annjee say she needs Sandy's help?
(a) Since she misses him.
(b) Since she is very busy at work.
(c) Since Jimboy was gone.
(d) Since she became ill.

3. With whom does Sandy spend a lot of time?
(a) Jimboy.
(b) Harriet.
(c) Sister Johnson.
(d) Hager.

4. On another occasion, who did Sandy see naked?
(a) A black woman.
(b) A white woman.
(c) A white man.
(d) A black man.

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

6. To popularize the carnival, the carnival owners place coupons in the paper; if children bring them for "children's day" they can get what?
(a) Free entrance.
(b) Free rides.
(c) Free lemonade.
(d) Free cookies.

7. At the hotel, Sandy is largely responsible for what?
(a) Cleaning the bathrooms and hallways.
(b) Hanging up coats and organizing cleaning supplies.
(c) Shoe shines and keeping the five hotel spittoons clean.
(d) Greeting the guests and answering their questions.

8. Why had Tempy been embarrassed of Hager?
(a) Because she wore an apron wherever she went.
(b) Because she had an accent.
(c) Because she attended a black church.
(d) Because she was not educated.

9. What does Sandy's friend say about Pansetta?
(a) She was "as sweet as pie."
(b) She was "as cold as ice."
(c) She was "not the sharpest knife in the drawer."
(d) She was "easy as hell."

10. Afterwards, Sandy and Annjee do what?
(a) Go to Harriett's dressing room.
(b) Meet Harriet in a local pub.
(c) Go out for dinner with Harriet.
(d) Head home.

11. What did Tempy learn to do like this woman?
(a) Speak.
(b) Dance.
(c) Draw.
(d) Sing.

12. When Hager grew up, the plantation owner, Mr. Jeanne, left for what and died?
(a) The Spanish American War.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) World War I.
(d) The War of 1812.

13. What did Sandy find out?
(a) His Aunt Harriet had been arrested again.
(b) His Aunt Harriet was a famous Hollywood actress.
(c) His Aunt Harriet was a world-famous artist.
(d) His Aunt Harriet had become a somewhat famous blues singer in St. Louis.

14. Why was it surprising to find Aunt Hager this way?
(a) She never cries.
(b) She is never this happy.
(c) She cannot sing.
(d) This was unheard of behavior for her.

15. What did Sandy win?
(a) A spelling bee.
(b) A tennis match.
(c) A wrestling tournament.
(d) The freshman essay contest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the men believe the answer to number 155?

2. When Harriett appears on stage, what does she do?

3. ____________ major events happen in "Ten Dollars and Costs".

4. While working at the hotel, how did Sandy encounter Harriet?

5. The Pool Hall in the summer was lively and full of black people. Why?

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