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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Mr. Moser's title?
(a) Governor.
(b) Senator.
(c) Professor.
(d) Sheriff.

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

5. What does Florenz want Luvenia's help with?
(a) Getting permission to drive the car.
(b) Getting a loan for college.
(c) Getting her a job similar to her own.
(d) Getting a boy to notice her.

6. What is the name of Elijah's wife?
(a) Gloria.
(b) Glory.
(c) Goldie.
(d) Gretta.

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. Where does Tommy dream of going while sweeping?
(a) Washington D.C.
(b) New York.
(c) Chicago.
(d) All of these.

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

10. What does Chase tell Tommy NOT to do?
(a) Quit his job.
(b) March in civil rights marches.
(c) Tell people what his plans are.
(d) Get hurt.

11. What does Tommy's school do for the first time while he is on the team?
(a) Wins the tournament.
(b) Loses to Detroit Prep.
(c) Has black starting players.
(d) Wins against Chicago Prep.

12. How does Luvenia feel while driving with Florenz?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Excited.
(c) Agitated.
(d) Nervous.

13. Why does Malcolm refuse to give Shep any money?
(a) He is selfish.
(b) He promised his aunt he would not.
(c) He knows he will spend it on drugs.
(d) He wants Malcolm to stay by him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tommy not want to go to Johnson City State College?

2. What is different about Delaney High School?

3. How are Shep and Malcolm related?

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

5. What did Robert buy at an auction?

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