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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Reverend Howard Thomas?
(a) the preacher on television
(b) Momma's brother
(c) a presiding elder in the church
(d) Uncle Willie's friend

2. Who becomes Maya's first girlfriend?
(a) Millie Hanks
(b) Ruth Potter
(c) Susie Turner
(d) Louise Kendricks

3. What is a black person risking to speak to a white person, according to Momma?
(a) having to go to jail
(b) his or her life
(c) sounding stupid
(d) being made fun of

4. What are girls in Stamps required to learn?
(a) dressmaking and baking
(b) embroidery, crochet and tatting
(c) cooking and cleaning
(d) childcare, sewing and driving

5. What are the graduates of Lafayette Training School expected to become?
(a) doctors and lawyers
(b) farmers, maids, handymen and carpenters
(c) business owners
(d) politicians

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the people at graduation sing after the valedictorian's speech?

2. What do Maya and her best friend call the language that they create?

3. What happens to Mr. Freedman after court?

4. What does Maya admire about Momma?

5. What is one of Mrs. Cullinan's main problems?

(see the answer key)

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