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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who used the derogatory words about blacks that Mrs. Paley was unsure how to handle?
(a) Black children.
(b) Black boys.
(c) Her black student teacher.
(d) Her black maid.

2. How did Mrs. Paley feel about her place in society by the end of Chapter 2?
(a) Unhappy with her job.
(b) Happy with her place in society.
(c) Happy that her race was getting recognition in society.
(d) Unhappy with her lack of action.

3. Where did Mrs. Paley never have trouble chastising her student about using derogatory names?
(a) The south.
(b) The north.
(c) Chicago.
(d) The west.

4. What did Mrs. Paley's actions encourage for her students to do in Chapter 5?
(a) To discuss racial issues.
(b) To play nice.
(c) To see each other as equal.
(d) To explore their artistic side.

5. What does ignoring racial differences do in the classroom according to Mrs. Paley?
(a) Creates more problems.
(b) Alleviates problems.
(c) Makes everyone equal.
(d) Solves problems.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Mrs. Paley go to for advice in Chapter 2?

2. What was interesting about the other teacher's assumptions about Fred's problems?

3. What did one student suggest about all black people in Chapter 2?

4. Where were Mrs. Paley's first teaching jobs located?

5. What did Mrs. Paley recall from her own schooling?

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