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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Aunt Hager learn that Sandy had spent his money in a way he should not have?
(a) She found his school books.
(b) She found his comic books.
(c) Buster told on him.
(d) His candy melted and stained his shirt.

2. Why did this woman decide to quit her job as a waitress?
(a) Because her boss treated her badly.
(b) Because she had plans to go back to school.
(c) Because white men harassed her too much and asked her to sleep with them.
(d) Because the job did not pay well.

3. What did John Lowdins do when a drunk white man attacked him?
(a) He called the police.
(b) He did nothing.
(c) He killed him.
(d) He shot him in the shoulder and drove off.

4. What does Aunt Hager think of Jimboy?
(a) He is intelligent.
(b) He is entertaining.
(c) He is worthless.
(d) He is kind.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Annjee feel when Jimboy comes home and starts singing with Harriet?

2. What does this woman think of Jesus?

3. That day Sandy almost won what?

4. Towards the end of the year, Annjee recovers, and they receive a letter from Harriet asking for what?

5. What does Sandy do with his gift from Tempy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Sandy and Annjee feel about Jimboy's disappearance? Why do they feel this way?

2. How did Hager believe the blacks should deal with white oppression? Do you agree with her? Why or why not?

3. How does Aunt Hager react to Harriet and Sandy going to a dance? Why does she react this way?

4. What is learned about Jimboy and Sandy's relationship from their time fishing together?

5. Why is Jimboy returning home? Does Aunt Hager believe him? Why or why not?

6. What does Jimboy do when he comes home in "Guitar?" Why might he do this?

7. How is it revealed in this chapter that class structure and race is important to the people of Stanton?

8. How does Aunt Hager help others during and after the storm?

9. What does Sandy think about Jesus? How has he come to this conclusion?

10. Summarize "Storm."

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