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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the first day of school in September 1936, what does Naomi fix for supper?
(a) Chicken, gravy, and potatoes.
(b) Roast beef, gravy, and mashed potatoes.
(c) Shepherd's pie.
(d) Ham, gravy, and biscuits.

2. In September 1936, what color shoe does Wash find that belongs to Naomi?
(a) Brown.
(b) Black.
(c) Cream.
(d) White.

3. How many times did Estella miscarry when the doctor told Henry another pregnancy could kill her?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

4. When Wash goes into the school after the explosion, what shoe does he see?
(a) Brown lace up.
(b) Saddle shoe.
(c) White sneaker.
(d) Black shoe with a strap and red button.

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

6. In November 1936, what color is the kitten Henry gets the twins?
(a) White, black, and red.
(b) Orange and white.
(c) White, tan, and gray.
(d) Black and gray.

7. 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.

8. In September 1936, who is the teacher for Beto and Cari's class?
(a) Miss Bell.
(b) Miss White.
(c) Miss Lewis.
(d) Miss Vincent.

9. In November 1936, how long after Henry leaves saltines and ginger ale for the twins, does he come back home?
(a) 7 hours.
(b) 8 hours.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 5 hours.

10. Where did Wash's father go to college?
(a) Fisk.
(b) Tuskegee.
(c) Howard.
(d) Spelman.

11. What street in New London does Cal live on?
(a) Neal.
(b) Sweet Gum.
(c) Liberty.
(d) Piercy.

12. In October 1936, what is Muff teaching Naomi to make?
(a) Pie.
(b) Rolls.
(c) Biscuits.
(d) Chocolate cake.

13. What is the name of the store in Egypt Town?
(a) Wilsons.
(b) Richardsons.
(c) Masons.
(d) Brightons.

14. In addition to the bathroom, how many rooms do Naomi and Muff's houses have?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

15. When do Wash and his classmates start school after summer break?
(a) End of September.
(b) October or later.
(c) September 20.
(d) October 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. What movie did Henry take the twins to see one Saturday in October 1936?

2. How old were the twins when their mother died?

3. What color coat does Naomi buy in Tyler?

4. When Naomi gets burned, who does Wash say can make some salve for her in November 1936?

5. 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?

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