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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1: Flames Across the Water - Chapter 10: Treasures in a Cigar Box.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Stella says that she has a feeling that the Klan like to make black people "feel" (15) what way?
(a) Powerless.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Confused.
(d) Uneven.

2. In what location do the "black men of Bumblebee" (9) gather to discuss the resurgence of the Klan?
(a) The police station.
(b) The Mills' home.
(c) The library.
(d) The fire station.

3. What type of material was used to create the Mills' kitchen table?
(a) Cherry.
(b) Pine.
(c) Elm.
(d) Aspen.

4. What type of candy does each child receive on their way out of Cathy's Candy Store?
(a) A gumball.
(b) A Hershey's Kiss.
(c) A gumdrop.
(d) A circus peanut.

5. Stella's friend Tony is the son of which professional in town?
(a) The mail carrier.
(b) The doctor.
(c) The police chief.
(d) The veterinarian.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator says that it takes how long for all of the "black men of Bumblebee" (9) to gather?

2. Which character does Stella identify as having attended the Klan rally?

3. In what year does the narrative of Stella by Starlight take place?

4. In Cathy's Candy Store, who makes racist comments in response to another character's comment about segregated schools?

5. 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?

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