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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Luvenia say Mr. Deets never does for her?
(a) Pays her on time.
(b) Looks her in the eye.
(c) Compliments her.
(d) Gives her raises.

2. What does Jennie tell Tommy about her future desires?
(a) She wants to be in movies.
(b) She wants to be the president.
(c) She wants to marry Tommy.
(d) She wants to go to college.

3. What does Mr. Deets promise to do for Luvenia after she has been fired?
(a) Give her severance pay.
(b) Find her another position.
(c) Sign her affidavit.
(d) Give her a recommendation.

4. What is the name of the Deetses' dog'?
(a) Precious.
(b) Fluffy.
(c) Snowball.
(d) Sweetie.

5. What is Luvenia doing when she complains to Miss Etta?
(a) Sewing a dress.
(b) Packing her bags.
(c) Drawing.
(d) Styling her hair.

6. How does Malcolm get to his family reunion?
(a) His great aunt buys him a ticket.
(b) His friends take a road trip.
(c) He bums a ride on the train.
(d) He hitchhikes.

7. What is Robert's nickname?
(a) Pilgrim.
(b) Planter.
(c) Piper.
(d) Planner.

8. What is Mr. Smith's occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Bus Driver.
(c) Priest.
(d) Coach.

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

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

11. Where is Shep when Malcolm finds him?
(a) In front of the Apollo Theater.
(b) At the school playground.
(c) In Central Park.
(d) At the train station.

12. What does Malcolm enjoy while working at the farm?
(a) Being alone with his thoughts.
(b) The heat of the day.
(c) Working with his hands.
(d) Hearing stories.

13. What sport did Leonard Chase play?
(a) Track and Field.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Football.
(d) Tennis.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Miss Etta and Luvenia related?

2. How does Chase describe the opportunity for Tommy to go to Johnson City State College?

3. What instrument does Jenn play?

4. What is the name of Tommy's best friend?

5. What does Shep say gives him a lot of pressure?

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