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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 36 - 47).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Marlee attempt to do that she fails at while at the pool?
(a) She tries to do a back flip from the pool's edge.
(b) She tries to jump off the high dive but is too afraid to go through with it.
(c) She tries to hold her breath underwater for 30 seconds.
(d) She tries to eat six hot dogs.

2. What does Marlee's mother giver her as a thirteenth birthday present?
(a) An engraved silver letter opener.
(b) A new puppy.
(c) A monogrammed handkerchief.
(d) A Swiss Army knife.

3. What does Marlee do after her presentation is over?
(a) Eats a burger.
(b) Has a glass of coke.
(c) Meets up with David.
(d) Throws up.

4. Although the WEC is ostensibly apolitical, what do its members really privately believe in?
(a) Integration.
(b) Segregation.
(c) Marxism.
(d) Communism.

5. What does Marlee's father buy her granny for Christmas?
(a) A new set of lawn furniture.
(b) A croquet set.
(c) A new oven.
(d) A television.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Marlee at the pool in Chapter 1?

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

3. Marlee realizes that JT gets many of his racist ideas from which members of his family?

4. What does Marlee steal that Red has left on a bench in Chapter 47?

5. What steps are taken to make sure Liz and her family are safe after Marlee tells Betty Jean about the episode in the woods from Chapter 40?

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