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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 does Maya keep quiet about Mr. Freedman's rape of her?
(a) She is afraid of her mother.
(b) She is afraid he will kill Bailey.
(c) She is afraid he will kill the dog.
(d) She is afraid of the police.

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

3. How does Maya see living in St. Louis?
(a) as exciting
(b) as sad and lonely
(c) like being in a foreign country
(d) as calm and peaceful

4. What does Maya decide to do after Mr. Freedman is stopped?
(a) run away
(b) go to college
(c) become a prostitute
(d) never speak to anyone again

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Maya admire about Bailey?

3. Why have many black children never seen a white person in Stamps?

4. What does Maya hear all night when Uncle Willie is hiding?

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

(see the answer key)

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