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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) It is written in cursive.
(d) One corner is ripped.

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

4. When Spoon Man climbs down from his "wooden buckboard" (71), what does he toss to both Jojo and Stella?
(a) A circus peanut.
(b) A piece of molasses taffy.
(c) A piece of toffee.
(d) A coin.

5. What grade does Stella earn on her essay?
(a) C.
(b) A.
(c) D.
(d) B.

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

7. At what location is the Christmas pageant always held in Stella's community?
(a) At the community center.
(b) In the town square.
(c) At the Mills' home.
(d) At New Hope Church.

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. What type of candy does each child receive on their way out of Cathy's Candy Store?
(a) A circus peanut.
(b) A gumdrop.
(c) A Hershey's Kiss.
(d) A gumball.

Short Answer Questions

1. Stella is the only student in the school who has what trait?

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

3. What is Stella's response when she is told that she cannot visit the place she would like to go in Spindale?

4. What kind of dog do the Mills have?

5. Whose skin is likened to the color of sweet tea?

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