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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "I don't love him nothing"?
(a) The little girl on the bus.
(b) The woman that offered a treat to James.
(c) Auntie.
(d) Mama.

2. What color is Mama's hat and coat?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Brown.

3. What has been hurting James?
(a) His head.
(b) His foot.
(c) His arm.
(d) His tooth.

4. James can't ever be scared or can't ever what?
(a) Ride a train.
(b) Leave the house.
(c) Have a friend over.
(d) Cry.

5. While James and his Mama are waiting for the bus at the beginning of Chapter 4, what does James want to say?
(a) "Ouch".
(b) "It ain't coming yet".
(c) Swear words.
(d) "Mama, I'm in pain".

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "I got girlfriends, too"?

2. What did the bird do when James reached in further to grab him?

3. What does Mama do when she is done eating in Chapter 3?

4. What is Ty scared of?

5. What does James see on the other side of the lilies?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of things does Mama consider crybaby stuff according to James?

2. What is the opening line of Chapter 7, who says it, and why?

3. What does Mama do when James says he doesn't want to kill the second bird?

4. Why does James look at the nurse all pitiful?

5. Why does Mama pay for food even after James tells her that he's not hungry?

6. When the young man starts talking about questioning everything what does the preacher do?

7. What happens between the woman on the bus sitting beside Mama and James?

8. What does James do first thing in the morning in Chapter 2?

9. What does James think about as he is walking to the cafe?

10. What does Helena tell Mama after Mama states that they "don't take no handout"?

(see the answer keys)

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