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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 | Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the children go when they leave Stamps?
(a) to a foster home
(b) they never leave Stamps
(c) to their mother's home
(d) to their aunt's home

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

3. What does Maya admire about Momma?
(a) her wealth
(b) her beauty
(c) her strength and power
(d) her intelligence

4. What does Bailey do when someone insults Maya?
(a) joins in
(b) takes revenge
(c) tells Momma
(d) ignores it

5. How do Maya and Bailey feel when they get Christmas presents from their parents?
(a) angry
(b) grateful
(c) happy
(d) depressed

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the young Maya think about white people?

2. What does Maya think of her black skin?

3. How does Maya punish herself when she does not measure flour correctly?

4. How did Uncle Willie become handicapped?

5. Where does Maya say a person's values and opinions are formed?

(see the answer key)

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