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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Freedman order Maya to do?
(a) take off her clothes
(b) walk his dog
(c) go to school
(d) read a book

3. What happens to Maya and Bailey after the incident with Mr. Freedman?
(a) They are put in a boarding school.
(b) They are sent back to Stamps.
(c) They are sent to their father's home.
(d) They are put in a foster home.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Mr. Freedman after court?

2. Where do Bailey and Maya sit in church?

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

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

5. What is the biggest gathering of the year in Stamps for black people?

(see the answer key)

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