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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mrs. Paley limit the disruptive boy to from doing in Chapter 5?
(a) The number of times he could go to the bathroom.
(b) The number of times he could use foul language.
(c) The number of times he could speak.
(d) The number of times he could answer a question.

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

3. Where did Mrs. Paley's student teacher insist she was needed at?
(a) An all black school.
(b) A mixed school.
(c) An all white school.
(d) A special school.

4. How did Mrs. Paley feel about her new job in Chapter 3?
(a) Passionate.
(b) Excited.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Nervous.

5. What happened at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) With recess.
(b) The school day started.
(c) A trust grew between Mrs. Paley and Alma.
(d) The school day ended.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was Mrs. Paley's student teacher?

3. How did Mrs. Paley feel about her place in society by the end of Chapter 2?

4. What did Mrs. Paley notice about black children playing with other black children in the first few chapters?

5. What did Mrs. Paley try after the incident with the young boy in Chapter 4?

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