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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 13 - 24).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Marlee decide she will try to contact Liz?
(a) She tries to find out Liz's phone number.
(b) She goes to the Negro movie theater.
(c) She waits for Liz at the zoo.
(d) She writes Liz a note and takes it to the pastor of the Negro church in Liz's part of town.

2. What happens that upsets Marlee when her classmate shows up for help with his math homework?
(a) He tells her he never wants to see her again.
(b) Instead of working on the homework with her, he simply takes Marlee's homework and uses it for himself.
(c) He does not know anything about math and gets all the answers wrong.
(d) He actually wanted help with his English homework.

3. Who do Marlee and Liz catch throwing eggs at Mrs. Jefferson's house on Halloween?
(a) David.
(b) Tommy.
(c) Little Jimmy.
(d) JT and Red.

4. Who helps Marlee at the pool in Chapter 1?
(a) Little Jimmy.
(b) David.
(c) Judy.
(d) Sally.

5. Where do Marlee and Liz meet after they realize the zoo is too public?
(a) The rock crusher.
(b) The football field.
(c) Marlee's house.
(d) The corner store.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Marlee attempt to do that she fails at while at the pool?

2. Who does Marlee meet at the Negro cinema who vouches for her?

3. What does Judy do to try to make amends with Marlee in Chapter 7?

4. What does Betty Jean say is the worst that can happen when a Negro pretends to be white?

5. What drink does Marlee associate her brother David with?

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