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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31: Riding in a Car - Chapter 40: Gifts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Stella and Jojo's parents begin to argue, Jojo heads outside for what activity?
(a) Playing jacks.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Horseshoes.

2. Whose piece of writing is NOT chosen by Mrs. Grayson to be sent in for the contest sponsored by the Carolina Times?
(a) Helen.
(b) Stella.
(c) Claudia.
(d) Carolyn.

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. What verb does Stella use to describe to Jojo what the Klan members are doing?
(a) Plotting.
(b) Praying.
(c) Practicing.
(d) Playing.

5. Which member of the Mills family at first does NOT want to walk to the site of voting on voting day?
(a) Roscoe.
(b) Jojo.
(c) Mama.
(d) Stella.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to register to vote, the men must pass a test about which element of American government?

2. For what purpose does Jojo arise on the night he sees a headless animal in the yard?

3. What had Papa done after being forced to quit school at a young age?

4. Helen is particularly sad about which of her belongings being destroyed in the fire?

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?

(see the answer key)

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