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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 | Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the cotton pickers complain at the end of the day?
(a) They need more jobs.
(b) They are always cut.
(c) They think the scales are weighted.
(d) They work too hard.

2. What kind of men are Maya's uncles?
(a) mean and violent
(b) slow learners
(c) soft spoken and courteous
(d) educated and rich

3. Why does Maya run away from the church in the Introduction?
(a) She falls asleep in church.
(b) She is afraid of God.
(c) She hates the minister.
(d) She wets herself.

4. How many times has Momma been married?
(a) once
(b) three
(c) two
(d) none

5. What happens to Mr. Freedman after court?
(a) He rapes her again.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He goes to jail for 20 years.
(d) Maya's uncles kill him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the cotton pickers in the first chapter paid?

2. Why do Maya and Bailey dislike the Reverend Thomas?

3. What does Uncle Willie do to punish mistakes in math that Maya makes?

4. What does Mr. Freedman order Maya to do?

5. Who comes to Stamps to get the children?

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