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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 148-209.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When do the white kids at the New London school start school?
(a) Day after Labor Day.
(b) A week before Labor Day.
(c) A week after Labor Day.
(d) Monday after Labor Day.

2. When Wash meets Naomi, what job does Mr. Crane, the school superintendent want him to do?
(a) Work in his garden.
(b) Plant flowers.
(c) Paint the trim on his house.
(d) Paint the barn.

3. In September 1936, how many girls in Naomi's San Antonio barrio have a high school diploma?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) None.
(d) 1.

4. Who does Mr. Crane say keeps her house so hot you could fry an egg on her floor?
(a) Mrs. Birmingham.
(b) Mrs. Trotter.
(c) Mrs. Watkins.
(d) Mrs. Quimbly.

5. What does Wash tell her to put on her tongue to help her fall asleep?
(a) White sugar.
(b) Licorice.
(c) Peppermint.
(d) Brown sugar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1936, where was the last place Tommie Kinnebrew's father worked?

2. In 1936, who invites Naomi and the twins to eat Thanksgiving with them?

3. In November 1936, how does Naomi get hurt when Pastor Tom comes to check on them when Henry takes off when the twins are sick?

4. On page 82, what restaurant does Henry take the twins?

5. How many years did Naomi have her doll Nana when Henry broke the doll?

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