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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How old is Maya when she goes to work for Mrs. Cullinan?
(a) ten
(b) eight
(c) fourteen
(d) twelve

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

5. What does the young Maya think about white people?
(a) They smell funny.
(b) They are dumb.
(c) They cannot be human.
(d) They are ungodly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives the children peanut patties?

2. How did Uncle Willie become handicapped?

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

4. How many times has Momma been married?

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

(see the answer key)

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