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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 note about her class after she received advice in Chapter 2?
(a) Behavior in blacks and whites.
(b) The behavior of black boys.
(c) The behavior of whites.
(d) Comments and behaviors regarding color.

2. What was Mrs. Paley's plan to try after the incident in Chapter 4 with the young boy?
(a) Ignoring the bad behavior.
(b) Praising the poor behavior.
(c) Praising the good behavior and ignoring the poor behavior.
(d) Ignoring the good behavior.

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

4. Who became good friends in Mrs. Paley's class in Chapter 10?
(a) A white boy and a black boy.
(b) A white girl and a black girl.
(c) A white boy and a black girl.
(d) A white girl and black boy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Mrs. Paley's first black student?

2. What age did Mrs. Paley teach?

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

4. What experiences did Mrs. Paley draw from her own life to relate to her job's issues?

5. What did Mrs. Paley limit the disruptive boy to from doing in Chapter 5?

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