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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people could a table sit that Johnson's father brought out twice a year--Thanksgiving and Christmas?
(a) Up 20.
(b) Not quite 30.
(c) 12.
(d) 24.

2. When did Uncle close his barbershop and move his family to Virginia?
(a) 1996.
(b) 1997.
(c) 1998.
(d) 1999.

3. When did Aunt Sarah befriend a white girl?
(a) 1957.
(b) Late 1950s.
(c) 1963.
(d) Late 1960s.

4. In Chapter 8, what was one of the first major events at the new house Nanny moved to?
(a) Lil' Rall's middle school graduation party.
(b) Uncle Rall and Aunt Crystal's wedding.
(c) Aunt Munch's birthday.
(d) Nanny's birthday.

5. In Chapter 12, when did Kevin come to live in Plainfield?
(a) 1994.
(b) 1996.
(c) 1995.
(d) 1997.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument did Old Daddy play?

2. On what street in Plainfield was Kaye's hair salon?

3. What feeling did most kids have when they got their first haircut?

4. What did Aunt Crystal grab to hit Desiree with in Chapter 10?

5. In Chapter 4, what was Johnson's most vivid memory of a trip with Solidene and another family member?

(see the answer key)

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