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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. Why was Jimboy fired?
(a) The white union members complained.
(b) He was disrespectful.
(c) He habitually showed up late to work.
(d) He was often out of work due to illness.

2. "Work" begins with Jimboy and Sandy doing what?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Singing.
(d) Talking.

3. How does Sandy feel about Tempy's gift?
(a) He is upset.
(b) He is annoyed.
(c) He is happy.
(d) He is disappointed.

4. What did Aunt Hager think of Jimboy's letter?
(a) He was very sick.
(b) He was never coming home.
(c) He was lying and never did any work.
(d) He was teasing them.

5. That day Sandy almost won what?
(a) The spelling bee.
(b) A race.
(c) A singing contest.
(d) A piece of candy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hager pick up extra laundry washing?

2. Where is Jimboy working?

3. Why did many of the elder townspeople die?

4. Tempy and her husband have done well financially and have stopped hanging around who?

5. Who returns home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Hager's religious beliefs? What does Harriet think about these beliefs?

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

3. How does Sandy react to Tempy's gift? Why does he react this way?

4. How was Sandy's integrated school segregated? Are you surprised by this? Why or why not?

5. How does Hager show she is a determined woman in this chapter?

6. What happened to Crowville? Why did this happen?

7. How does Annjee react when Jimboy comes home and ignores her and her cooking? Should she react this way? Why or why not?

8. What takes place at the same time during "Carnival?" Why is this significant?

9. What is the purpose of "White Folks?"

10. What does Annjee decide to do in "One by One?" Why does she decide to do this?

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