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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of plane did Gilbert think he saw in Chapter 15?
(a) Envoy.
(b) Courier.
(c) Lancaster.
(d) Whitworth.

2. What was the name of Hortense's mother?
(a) Bertha.
(b) Prudence.
(c) Alberta.
(d) Mildred.

3. Where was Hortense born?
(a) Wooden hut.
(b) 2-story house.
(c) 1-story house.
(d) Hospital.

4. What was Celia's mother wearing in Chapter 4, the first time Hortense saw her?
(a) Long tunic.
(b) Two dresses.
(c) Rags.
(d) Man's shirt and trousers.

5. Why did Mr. Todd think colored people were coming to England?
(a) Political stability.
(b) Educational opportunities.
(c) Teeth and glasses.
(d) Economic security.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, was the name of the student that challenged Hortense the most?

2. What movie did Gilbert and Queenie see in Chapter 17?

3. What time were Gilbert and the other West Indian RAF volunteers wakened in Chapter 12?

4. What time did Hortense's boat arrive in Chapter 2?

5. Where was Gilbert sent to a military camp after he enlisted?

(see the answer key)

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