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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Stella tells Tony that she might like to have what job one day?
(a) Novelist.
(b) Newspaper reporter.
(c) Real estate agent.
(d) Fashion designer.

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

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

4. What preparation does Stella make for her journey with Papa?
(a) She changes into a dress.
(b) She puts on lipstick.
(c) She braids her hair extra tightly.
(d) She puts on shoes.

5. Hazel asks Stella to show her how to draw what object?
(a) A house.
(b) A dog.
(c) A tree.
(d) A hole.

6. Besides clothing, what other item is brought to the Mills' house in order to help Stella with her writing?
(a) A typewriter.
(b) A desk.
(c) A set of pens.
(d) Newsprint.

7. On what road does the car travel when Stella and Jojo get to ride in an automobile for the first time?
(a) Simon Road.
(b) Cliffside Road.
(c) Climmons Road.
(d) Riverside Road.

8. Rather than completing her Saturday chore, Stella would usually rather take what action?
(a) Play hopscotch with Jojo.
(b) Play with her hula-hoop.
(c) Play marbles with Jojo.
(d) Play checkers with Jojo.

9. Whose piece of writing is NOT chosen by Mrs. Grayson to be sent in for the contest sponsored by the Carolina Times?
(a) Stella.
(b) Claudia.
(c) Carolyn.
(d) Helen.

10. Smitherman is waiting outside of the store and asks Stella what question?
(a) He asks where she is going.
(b) He asks what she is doing.
(c) He asks her name.
(d) He asks how old she is.

11. Who demands to be given a receipt for the men's voting registration fee?
(a) Papa.
(b) Mr. Spencer.
(c) Mr. Smitherman.
(d) Stella.

12. Who punches Tony in the stomach when Tony stands up for Stella?
(a) Dr. Packard.
(b) Mr. Johnson.
(c) Mr. Smitherman.
(d) Mr. Pineville.

13. Which family's house is set on fire by the Klan within the narrative?
(a) The Spencers.
(b) The Mills.
(c) Mr. Pineville.
(d) Pastor Patton.

14. Papa tells Stella that she is smart enough to be involved in one of which two professions?
(a) Education or agriculture.
(b) Business or medicine.
(c) Business or art.
(d) Medicine or education.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Papa done after being forced to quit school at a young age?

2. What is Papa's reply when Stella asks him how he had continued to learn despite being out of school?

3. In order to register to vote, the men must pass a test about which element of American government?

4. Stella tells Mama that she feels in what way when she sees her ideas typed upon the page?

5. Mama says that Stella and Paulette have the same amount of what?

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