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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. How many children are in the Spencer family?
(a) 11.
(b) 9.
(c) 7.
(d) 13.

2. In Cathy's Candy Store, who makes racist comments in response to another character's comment about segregated schools?
(a) Thelma.
(b) Paulette.
(c) Stella.
(d) Kenneth.

3. How old is Tony?
(a) 11.
(b) 15.
(c) 17.
(d) 13.

4. What method does Stella use in order to keep Mama awake until help arrives?
(a) She reads to her.
(b) She splashes water on her face.
(c) She squeezes her hand.
(d) She talks to her.

5. Mrs. Grayson tells a story about flying that had been passed down to her by whom?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Her great-aunt.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many miles must Stella walk in order to reach Dr. Packard's office?

2. Which character is saved from drowning by Stella?

3. How old is Jojo?

4. Papa tells Stella that she is smart enough to be involved in one of which two professions?

5. In what location do the "black men of Bumblebee" (9) gather to discuss the resurgence of the Klan?

(see the answer key)

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