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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Cassius Clay Clouds” – “For the People” .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Delphine?
(a) 11.
(b) 7.
(c) 13.
(d) 9.

2. Where do the Gaither sisters live with their father?
(a) Portland, Oregon.
(b) Boston, Massachusetts.
(c) Brooklyn, New York.
(d) Queens, New York.

3. What is the name of the doll that Fern carries with her everywhere she goes?
(a) Miss Patty Cake.
(b) Miss Lucy.
(c) Miss Sarah Doll.
(d) Miss Christie.

4. What information does Delphine relate when she calls home in "Collect Call"?
(a) That they have arrived safely.
(b) That they are ready to go home.
(c) That they are out of money.
(d) That their mother won't take them in.

5. At the airport, Big Ma looks favorably at a young black woman who is dressed like what public figure?
(a) June Cleaver.
(b) Barbara Bush.
(c) Jackie Kennedy.
(d) Assata Shakur.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long ago did Delpine's mother abandon her family?

2. In what year did Cassius Clay change his name to Muhammed Ali?

3. Where are the Gaither sisters going to visit their mother in "Cassius Clay Clouds"?

4. What is the boy riding that clips Delphine in "Mean Lady Ming"?

5. How old is Fern in the novel?

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