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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Uncle Willie do to punish mistakes in math that Maya makes?
(a) slaps her on the head
(b) touches her fingers to the stove
(c) sprays her with cold water
(d) does not give her dinner

3. Why do Maya and Momma hide Uncle Willie?
(a) They are playing.
(b) His ex-wife is looking for him.
(c) They do not want Bailey to know where he is.
(d) The whites are looking for a black man.

4. What does Maya call the time she spends with Mrs. Flowers?
(a) her quiet time
(b) her white people time
(c) her down time
(d) her lessons in living

5. Why does Maya want to go back to Stamps?
(a) She hates the weather.
(b) She is frightened.
(c) She misses her friends.
(d) she misses her grandmother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Mr. Freedman after court?

2. What happens to Maya and Bailey after the incident with Mr. Freedman?

3. Who is Reverend Howard Thomas?

4. Who does Maya speak to finally after spending time with Mrs. Flowers?

5. What does Maya do with her panties after Mr. Freedman attacks her?

(see the answer key)

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