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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Luvenia know Florenz?
(a) She goes to the same church.
(b) She is the Deetses' daughter.
(c) She lives next door.
(d) She sells papers on the corner.

2. What does Luvenia have nightmares about?
(a) Her father being hung.
(b) Getting kicked out of college.
(c) The Deetses' dog dying in her care.
(d) The Klan attacking the Deets's house.

3. What does Luvenia plan to get a loan for?
(a) Rent money.
(b) College tuition.
(c) Travel fare.
(d) Land taxes.

4. What did Robert buy at an auction?
(a) A whip.
(b) A cotton gin.
(c) Tommy's uniform.
(d) Muhammad's shackles.

5. What is the name of Malcolm's grandfather?
(a) Richard.
(b) Elijah.
(c) Tommy.
(d) Robert.

6. What is different about Meharry College?
(a) It is segregated.
(b) It is for blacks.
(c) It is co-ed.
(d) It allows women.

7. What does Mrs. Deets say to Luvenia about getting an education?
(a) It is a pipe dream.
(b) It is necessary for success.
(c) It is a good step in the right direction.
(d) It would be reaching beyond herself.

8. What kind of businesses does McKinnon boycott?
(a) Businesses that will not hire black men.
(b) Businesses that pay blacks the same as white men.
(c) Businesses that hire black men.
(d) Businesses that are segregated.

9. Who is Tommy's grandfather?
(a) Joshua.
(b) Abby.
(c) Moses.
(d) Elijah.

10. What is Jennie grateful for after the march?
(a) Her voice was heard.
(b) Nobody was hurt.
(c) The news media was there.
(d) There was a large crowd.

11. What instrument does Jenn play?
(a) Violin.
(b) Viola.
(c) Guitar.
(d) Cello.

12. What is wrong with Shep?
(a) He is an alcoholic.
(b) He has anger issues.
(c) He is a crack addict.
(d) He is blind.

13. Who throws a party for Luvenia?
(a) Goldie.
(b) Lizzy.
(c) Florenz.
(d) Miss Etta.

14. What does Leonard Chase do now for colleges?
(a) Recruits black students.
(b) Scouts players.
(c) Coaches.
(d) Gives motivational speeches.

15. Why does Shep vomit on his way to the family reunion?
(a) He is in withdrawal.
(b) He forces himself to.
(c) He is carsick.
(d) He is nervous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Luvenia say Mr. Deets never does for her?

2. Where does Malcolm work?

3. What does Malcolm love about his family?

4. Who owns the business Malcolm works for?

5. What does Jennie tell Tommy about her future desires?

(see the answer keys)

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