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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 52 - 62.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the saleswoman respond when Sam takes her backpack into the dressing room?
(a) She says nothing.
(b) She tells Sam it is against company policy.
(c) She accuses Sam of stealing.
(d) She does not notice the bag in the first place.

2. During dinner, why does Maxine tap Jade on the leg before she is about to eat?
(a) Because Maxine wants to make sure Jade is okay.
(b) Because Jade is using the wrong dinner fork.
(c) Because Jade is chewing with her mouth open.
(d) Because Maxine wants Jade to make conversation with the other family members.

3. Which Black artist does the woman at the bookstore ask Jade about in Chapter 19?
(a) Augusta Savage.
(b) Henry Ossawa Tanner.
(c) Romare Bearden.
(d) Jacob Lawrence.

4. At the Portland Symphony Orchestra, who speaks up about the famous singer, Marian Anderson?
(a) Maxine.
(b) Sabrina.
(c) Kira.
(d) Jade.

5. What does Jade compare her mother's cooking pots to in Chapter 36?
(a) Black cauldrons.
(b) Chattering teeth.
(c) Open mouths.
(d) Noisy drums.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Lee Lee's cousins that live with her?

2. How does Bailey describe Maxine when it comes to talking about relationships and sex?

3. What happens to Jade after Ms. Weber becomes angry at the girl who talked back to her?

4. When Jade asks Maxine if she has ever had a mentor, how does Maxine respond?

5. What does Jade call the money she made from tutoring?

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