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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21: Papa's Standing Stone - Chapter 30: Church Ladies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Spoon Man's longest tale involves what two types of birds?
(a) Herons and ducks.
(b) Swans and ducks.
(c) Chickens and geese.
(d) Chickens and eagles.

2. The animal Jojo mistakenly believes to be headless has what color head?
(a) White.
(b) Gray.
(c) Brown.
(d) Black.

3. What is Papa's reply when Stella asks him how he had continued to learn despite being out of school?
(a) His father had provided him with books.
(b) His teacher had provided him with books.
(c) His boss had provided him with books.
(d) His mother had provided him with books.

4. What had Papa done after being forced to quit school at a young age?
(a) Stayed home to raise his siblings.
(b) Taken care of his ill mother.
(c) Run away to Chicago.
(d) Worked in the fields.

5. In what grade is Stella?
(a) Sixth.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Seventh.
(d) Third.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mama's advice to Stella involves the maxim that stones do not take what action?

2. Mrs. Grayson announces what type of contest sponsored by the Carolina Times?

3. During a scene in the Cathy's Candy Store, who confides in Stella that she thinks it is "kinda stupid" (38) that the white and black children attend different schools?

4. For what reason was Papa rejected from the army?

5. Who demands to be given a receipt for the men's voting registration fee?

(see the answer key)

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