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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Maya when she goes to work for Mrs. Cullinan?
(a) ten
(b) fourteen
(c) twelve
(d) eight

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

3. What do the black women do for the yearly gathering in Stamps?
(a) babysit
(b) dance
(c) bake
(d) sew costumes

4. What do Maya and her best friend call the language that they create?
(a) Ameriring
(b) Lou
(c) Tut
(d) Ugh

5. Why do Maya and Bailey dislike the Reverend Thomas?
(a) He pinches them on the cheek.
(b) He never remembers their names.
(c) He preaches too long.
(d) He smells funny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maya decide to do after Mr. Freedman is stopped?

2. What do the black men do for the big summer gathering?

3. Who is Reverend Howard Thomas?

4. What does Mrs. Cullinan call Maya?

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

(see the answer key)

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