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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In order to register to vote, the men must pass a test about which element of American government?
(a) The Eighteenth Amendment.
(b) The Legislative branch.
(c) The Constitution.
(d) The Declaration of Independence.

2. Stella's newspaper reports that which member of Tony's family had found Tony bleeding behind the general store?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His brother.
(d) His father.

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

4. Mrs. Grayson announces what type of contest sponsored by the Carolina Times?
(a) A pie-eating contest.
(b) A raffle.
(c) An art, poetry, and writing contest.
(d) A dance marathon contest.

5. Tony tells Stella that she should write about what subject?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her life.
(c) South Carolina.
(d) The Klan.

6. How much do the white men pay to register to vote as Stella watches?
(a) 10 cents.
(b) Nothing.
(c) 25 cents.
(d) 1 dollar.

7. To what animal does Mr. Pineville compare Stella?
(a) A raccoon.
(b) A wolverine.
(c) A monkey.
(d) A bear.

8. Saying the Pledge of Allegiance always makes Stella feel like she belongs to what?
(a) Something big.
(b) Something wonderful.
(c) Something important.
(d) Something official.

9. Mama tells Stella that elderberry is good for curing what ill?
(a) A fever.
(b) A virus.
(c) An infection.
(d) A rash.

10. How many minutes does it take Mr. Pineville to grade the men's test at the voting registration office?
(a) 12.
(b) 24.
(c) 47.
(d) 36.

11. Tony gasps out to Stella that she should run to get which member of Tony's family?
(a) His oldest brother.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

12. Stella and the men take what vocal action before Mr. Pineville agrees to grade the men's test?
(a) They sing.
(b) They chant.
(c) They shout.
(d) They hum.

13. When Jojo falls ill, what is NOT one of his symptoms?
(a) An upset stomach.
(b) A rash.
(c) A fever.
(d) A cough.

14. Stella thinks to herself that she and Mama are lucky to have found what plant "so late in the season" (256)?
(a) Mint.
(b) Thyme.
(c) Rosemary.
(d) Parsley.

15. Mama's advice to Stella involves the maxim that stones do not take what action?
(a) Cry.
(b) Crumble.
(c) Feel emotions.
(d) Roll.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Bumblebee, the polling location is in what building?

2. What is the first key Stella uses when she uses a typewriter for the first time?

3. Who agrees to let Stella and Jojo ride in her car?

4. Which member of the Mills family at first does NOT want to walk to the site of voting on voting day?

5. Smitherman is waiting outside of the store and asks Stella what question?

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