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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

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

4. Stella helps Papa to set up a pallet in the barn for whose use?
(a) Stella.
(b) Mama.
(c) Spoon Man.
(d) Jojo.

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

6. Within what area does Spoon Man travel all around plying his wares?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) The South.
(d) The Southwest.

7. When the family goes out to alert the neighborhood about the Klan's resurgence, who is assigned the right side of the street?
(a) Papa.
(b) Dusty.
(c) Mama.
(d) Jojo and Stella.

8. The animal Jojo mistakenly believes to be headless has what color head?
(a) Gray.
(b) White.
(c) Brown.
(d) Black.

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

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

11. Stella is the only student in the school who has what trait?
(a) She has straight hair.
(b) She wears braces.
(c) She is left-handed.
(d) She is under five feet tall.

12. What kind of animal belongs to Spoon Man?
(a) A dog.
(b) A mare.
(c) A mule.
(d) A donkey.

13. Jojo tells his parents that he and Stella had hidden behind what object during the Klan rally?
(a) A tree.
(b) A bush.
(c) A barn.
(d) A house.

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

15. Which character does Stella identify as having attended the Klan rally?
(a) Dr. Packard.
(b) Bill.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Mr. Odom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Stella's mother give Stella during Spoon Man's visit?

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

3. What action does Papa take when he is angry?

4. Stella's friend Tony is the son of which professional in town?

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

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