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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Itsy Bitsy Spider” – “I Birthed a Nation”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Delphine refuse to take her sisters to the People's Center in "Eating Crow"?
(a) Because she is scared of Sister Mukumbu.
(b) Because she is scared of Sister Pat.
(c) Because she does not want them to attend the rally.
(d) Because Crazy Kelvin threatened her.

2. Who wants to know why Delphine and her sisters are back in "Eating Crow"?
(a) Pat.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Eunice.
(d) Barbara.

3. What book does Delphine read to herself at bedtime in "Glass of Water"?
(a) Moby Dick.
(b) The Bible.
(c) James and the Giant Peach.
(d) Island of the Blue Dolphins.

4. What is the title of the poem that Vonetta plans to recite at the rally in "Itsy Bitsy Spider"?
(a) "Power to the People."
(b) "A Snowy Evening."
(c) "Tomorrow's Road."
(d) "We Real Cool."

5. What is Hirohito's mother called in the narrative?
(a) Mrs. Anderson.
(b) Mrs. Wilson.
(c) Mrs. Rose.
(d) Mrs. Woods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the girl tell Delphine and her sisters that peace is in "Wish We Had a Camera"?

2. What does Delphine tell Vonetta she cares more about than her family in "Itsy Bitsy Spider"?

3. Where was Huey Newton born?

4. Who gives a demonstration of the earth spinning in "Even the Earth is a Revolutionary"?

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

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