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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The writing depicted in the chapter entitled "Truth" displays what trait?
(a) Some of the words are crossed out.
(b) One corner is ripped.
(c) It is written in cursive.
(d) It appears to have been burned in one corner.

2. What kind of animal does Jojo see when he mistakenly believes that it has no head?
(a) A cow.
(b) A horse.
(c) A dog.
(d) A mule.

3. What is Stella's favorite type of tree?
(a) Willow.
(b) Hickory.
(c) Oak.
(d) Walnut.

4. What is the name of the school attended by all of the black children in Bumblebee?
(a) Roosevelt.
(b) Riverside.
(c) Meadowland.
(d) Seascape.

5. Spoon Man makes a joke about what event that is happening at the time of the narrative?
(a) The Earthquake of 1906.
(b) The Great Depression.
(c) The Chicago World's Fair.
(d) The Crash of 1929.

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

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

8. Stella tells her mother that she would love to go to what location in Spindale?
(a) The museum.
(b) The library.
(c) The hospital.
(d) The private school.

9. In what year does the narrative of Stella by Starlight take place?
(a) 1952.
(b) 1932.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1912.

10. The kitchen table in the Mills' home had been handmade by whom?
(a) Uncle Roger.
(b) Papa.
(c) Mama.
(d) Jojo.

11. Jojo says that the Klan members had looked like what?
(a) Fools.
(b) Thieves.
(c) Clowns.
(d) Ghosts.

12. Tony is particularly skilled at what sport?
(a) Running.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Football.

13. Stella sneaks out at night sometimes in order to perform what action?
(a) To pray.
(b) To write.
(c) To think.
(d) To sleep.

14. 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?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Paulette.
(c) Thelma.
(d) Theresa.

15. What beverage does Mama offer to Spoon Man on the morning of his departure?
(a) Milk.
(b) Orange juice.
(c) Tea.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Papa declares that it is his job to take what action?

2. When Stella and Jojo's parents begin to argue, Jojo heads outside for what activity?

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

4. What advice does Mrs. Grayson give to her students in relation to the Klan's reemergence in town?

5. Bumblebee is said to be "tucked in the rocky bottom of" (4) which mountains?

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