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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who gives the children peanut patties?
(a) Mrs. Flowers
(b) The owner of the candy store
(c) Momma
(d) Uncle Willie

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

4. What are two things that interest the neighbors?
(a) corn and tobacco
(b) elevators and white people
(c) farming and owning a store
(d) the military and war

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Maya and Bailey feel when they get Christmas presents from their parents?

2. What does Mrs. Flowers tell Maya about language?

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

4. What does Maya decide to do after Mr. Freedman is stopped?

5. What does Maya say about her senses following her troubles with Mr. Freedman?

(see the answer key)

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