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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does Henry go after buying saltines and ginger ale when the twins are sick in November 1936?
(a) Work.
(b) Pastor Tom's.
(c) Bar.
(d) River.

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

5. In 1936, where is Wash supposed to go to college the next year?
(a) Morehouse.
(b) Tuskegee.
(c) Spelman.
(d) Howard.

6. In October 1936, how many hour shifts does Henry work?
(a) 10 to 12.
(b) 12 to 14.
(c) 12 to 16.
(d) 8 to 10.

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

8. What color dress does Naomi think Tommie should make for home ec?
(a) Light yellow.
(b) Dark burgundy.
(c) Soft blue.
(d) Deep purple.

9. How many bass do Wash and the twins catch on page 52?
(a) 8.
(b) 11.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

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

11. In a story Cal tells Wash, what is the name of a Black man who was lynched?
(a) Blue.
(b) Congo.
(c) Dick.
(d) Ned.

12. On page 82, what restaurant does Henry take the twins?
(a) The Cozy Table.
(b) Blue Bonnet.
(c) Yale Grill.
(d) Avalon Diner.

13. What bushes does Tommie point out when she, Naomi, and the twins go to Tyler?
(a) Butterfly Bush.
(b) Azaleas.
(c) Buttonbush.
(d) Mountain Laurel.

14. Where does Wash meet Naomi in September 1936?
(a) Woods.
(b) Lake.
(c) School.
(d) River.

15. What is Naomi sewing on page 81?
(a) Curtains.
(b) Cushions.
(c) Seat covers.
(d) Apron.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Naomi in September 1936?

2. Where was Gilbert supposed to play college football?

3. How many classrooms are in the school Wash attends?

4. What do the twins have to eat when Henry takes them to a restaurant on page 85?

5. How old are Beto and Cari in September 1936?

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