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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. The narrator states, "As he spoke, Spoon Man" took what action "like the wind" (89)?
(a) Wheezed.
(b) Ran.
(c) Exhaled.
(d) Whistled.

2. What preparation does Stella make for her journey with Papa?
(a) She puts on shoes.
(b) She braids her hair extra tightly.
(c) She changes into a dress.
(d) She puts on lipstick.

3. What question does Jojo ask Mrs. Grayson about the Klan?
(a) He asks if they know any black people.
(b) He asks if the police are on their side.
(c) He asks if they would hurt children.
(d) He asks if they are from out of town.

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

5. When the family goes out to alert the neighborhood about the Klan's resurgence, who is assigned the left side of the street?
(a) Stella.
(b) Papa.
(c) Jojo.
(d) Mama.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal belongs to Spoon Man?

2. What action does Papa take when he is angry?

3. How much do Papa and the other black men have to pay in order to register to vote?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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