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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. What does Cecile have waiting for Delphine and her sisters when they return home in the beginning of "Crazy Mother Mountain"?
(a) Chinese food.
(b) Tacos.
(c) Meatloaf.
(d) Fried chicken.

2. What does Delphine note that Cecile wears in her hair in "Green Stucco House"?
(a) Ribbons and bows.
(b) Pens and pencils.
(c) Hair clips.
(d) Dreadlocks.

3. What do the posters in the People's Center say regarding Huey Newton?
(a) "Execute Huey."
(b) "Huey for President."
(c) "Free Huey."
(d) "Bring Back Huey."

4. How many Black Panthers are with Cecile when she is arrested in "Wish We Had a Camera"?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

5. What television show's theme song do kids at school sing to make fun of Delphine's name?
(a) "Cheers."
(b) "Flipper."
(c) "Mork and Mindy."
(d) "M.A.S.H."

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Delphine go to buy food in "Big Red S"?

2. What is the title of the poem that Vonetta plans to recite at the rally in "Itsy Bitsy Spider"?

3. What book does Delphine read to her sisters when they go to bed in "Glass of Water"?

4. How much money has Pa given to Delphine for her trip with her sisters?

5. At what time is Delphine and her sisters' regular bedtime?

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