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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 41: Old Books and New Stories - Chapter 50: Thinking About Flying .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wins the $25 prize in the literary contest?
(a) Jojo.
(b) Hazel.
(c) Stella.
(d) Helen.

2. How old is Jojo?
(a) 8.
(b) 11.
(c) 9.
(d) 13.

3. Who demands to be given a receipt for the men's voting registration fee?
(a) Papa.
(b) Stella.
(c) Mr. Smitherman.
(d) Mr. Spencer.

4. What is Spoon Man's real name?
(a) James.
(b) Terence.
(c) Peter.
(d) Charlie.

5. How many minutes does it take the men to complete the test at the voting registration office?
(a) 54.
(b) 12.
(c) 43.
(d) 24.

Short Answer Questions

1. Stella uses what adjective to describe the frequency of her parents' arguments?

2. What gesture does Dr. Packard use to underscore his refusal to help Stella?

3. In addition to "plying curios and cookware, tools and trinkets," (69) what else does Spoon Man ply?

4. What title does Stella bestow upon her own newspaper?

5. What action does Stella take after she wraps her body around Mama's?

(see the answer key)

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