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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV: Chicago 1930.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the white men call Moses's wife?
(a) Sister Saran.
(b) Sweet Serene.
(c) Aunt Sara.
(d) Mother Shara.

2. What does Luvenia complain to Miss Etta about?
(a) Not having enough money.
(b) Not having a boyfriend.
(c) Being black.
(d) Going to Curry Island.

3. What does Julia promise to do for Lizzy?
(a) Buy her freedom.
(b) Teach her to read.
(c) Give her a new dress.
(d) Find her a husband.

4. What is Luvenia's biggest dream?
(a) Attending college.
(b) Getting married.
(c) Moving to the North.
(d) Being white.

5. What kind of animal is Sukey?
(a) Cow.
(b) Mule.
(c) Horse.
(d) Donkey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Elijah doing when we first meet him?

2. What does Saran do for a job after the war?

3. What does Mr. Deets promise to do for Luvenia after she has been fired?

4. What is the name of Elijah's father?

5. Where is Muhammad at the beginning of the book?

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