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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Emmett Till's mother?
(a) Cassi.
(b) Elise.
(c) Aleisha.
(d) Mamie.

2. How tall was Nanny?
(a) 5 feet 4.
(b) 5 feet 2.
(c) 5 feet.
(d) 5 feet 3.

3. When the boys would do their Saturday chores, how long would it usually take to get everything done?
(a) 1 1/2 hours.
(b) 1 to 2 hours.
(c) 2 to 3 hours.
(d) 2 1/2 hours.

4. What did Nanny get for hitting Mrs. Todd in Chapter 6?
(a) Probation.
(b) A fine.
(c) One night in jail.
(d) Probation and community service.

5. How often when Johnson was growing up in Plainfield did his family have a barbershop or beauty salon?
(a) A few times.
(b) Always.
(c) 5 times.
(d) 10 times.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Nanny's nephew Kevin when she adopted him?

2. How old was Johnson in Chapter 4 when his family when to a family reunion in Virginia?

3. What was the name of the white woman who accused Emmett Till of whistling at her?

4. Before what date were the only Elders listed in the census White Irish?

5. What type of pins did Nanny always wear on her church dresses?

(see the answer key)

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