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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While working at the hotel, how did Sandy encounter Harriet?
(a) With a man she was probably hired to have sex with.
(b) Answering the telephone.
(c) Cleaning bedrooms.
(d) Renting a room.

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

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

4. Tempy had worked for a progressive white women fighting for what?
(a) Peace in the Middle East.
(b) Women's suffrage.
(c) Equal rights for all races.
(d) Organizations against animal cruelty.

5. The story then flashes back _______ days when Sandy came home from work.
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

6. In "Note to Harriett", Sandy is traveling to _____________ or the red-light district of Stanton.
(a) The dark corner.
(b) The Shadows.
(c) The Bottoms.
(d) The Lowlands.

7. Sandy receives word from Annjee that she finally has the money for what?
(a) HIs education.
(b) His fare to Chicago.
(c) Buying a new home.
(d) Bus fare home.

8. When they go home, how does Sister Johnson feel?
(a) Somewhat disappointed.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Furious.
(d) Sad.

9. One day after coming home from the hotel, Sandy finds Hager reading the evening paper; she sees an article claiming that Harriett and Maudel have been arrested for _____________ and fined "ten dollars and costs".
(a) Assault.
(b) Jay-walking.
(c) Prostitution.
(d) Stealing.

10. Why was Tempy sad to see Sandy go?
(a) He was a big help around the house.
(b) She thought he could make something of himself but rejected the resources she offered him.
(c) She would be lonely without him.
(d) She had grown used to his company.

11. One day, Mr. Logan recommends that he get a job where?
(a) At a a bank.
(b) At a hotel.
(c) At a store.
(d) At the barber shop.

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

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

14. What did Tempy call Sandy?
(a) John.
(b) James.
(c) Jarrod.
(d) Jeremy.

15. What is Hager's response to their treatment?
(a) She is also furious.
(b) She says there's no point to it, to forgive them and move on.
(c) She wants to protest the carnival.
(d) She wants to get revenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hager grew up, the plantation owner, Mr. Jeanne, left for what and died?

2. Hager was eulogized in the newspaper as how?

3. His journey to Chicago had excited him. How did Sandy feel about Chicago when he arrived?

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

5. How did Sandy feel about Sandy walking home with other boys?

(see the answer keys)

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