1. What food does Mama offer to Spoon Man on the morning of his departure?
(a) A pancake.
(b) A biscuit.
(c) An egg.
(d) A slice of ham.

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

3. Papa declares that it is his job to take what action?
(a) To make his family happy.
(b) To help his parents relocate.
(c) To preserve his dignity.
(d) To keep his family safe.

4. How old is Stella?
(a) 7.
(b) 11.
(c) 9.
(d) 8.

5. Who tells Stella that she would not be allowed in the place Stella wants to go in Spindale?
(a) Jojo.
(b) Papa.
(c) Mama.
(d) Thelma.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Stella tells her mother that she would love to go to what location in Spindale?

3. Jojo tells his parents that he and Stella had hidden behind what object during the Klan rally?

4. What question does Jojo ask Mrs. Grayson about the Klan?

5. In what state is Stella's hometown of Bumblebee located?

(see the answer key)

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