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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Stella describes her brains as "dumplings in" (97) what type of soup?
(a) Somebody else's.
(b) Leftover.
(c) Tomato.
(d) Goat head.

3. How old is Jojo?
(a) 8.
(b) 13.
(c) 9.
(d) 11.

4. Whose skin is likened to the color of black coffee?
(a) Stella.
(b) Mama.
(c) Papa.
(d) Jojo.

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

6. 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) Paulette.
(b) Barbara.
(c) Theresa.
(d) Thelma.

7. Stella's friend Tony is the son of which professional in town?
(a) The police chief.
(b) The veterinarian.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The mail carrier.

8. How many dollars does Dr. Packard give to Paulette outside of Cathy's Candy Store?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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

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

11. What action does Papa take when he is angry?
(a) He chops wood.
(b) He taps his foot.
(c) He clenches his fists.
(d) He chews his lip.

12. For what purpose does Jojo arise on the night he sees a headless animal in the yard?
(a) To use the outhouse.
(b) To look at the stars.
(c) To run.
(d) To write.

13. How many Klan members in white hoods do Jojo and Stella see?
(a) 9.
(b) 5.
(c) 12.
(d) 7.

14. Stella uses what adjective to describe the frequency of her parents' arguments?
(a) Seldom.
(b) Non-existent.
(c) Rare.
(d) Frequent.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character does Stella identify as having attended the Klan rally?

3. What kind of animal does Jojo see when he mistakenly believes that it has no head?

4. Stella helps Papa to set up a pallet in the barn for whose use?

5. What grade does Stella earn on her essay?

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