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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Bailey build a hideaway?
(a) down by the creek
(b) in the woods
(c) at a friend's house
(d) behind the store

2. What is the biggest gathering of the year in Stamps for black people?
(a) Memorial day
(b) Summer fish fry
(c) Labor day
(d) Fourth of July

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

4. Why do the children hope for a bloody victory?
(a) It will prove blacks are better than whites.
(b) The adults will let them stay up late.
(c) It is nice to hear of a white man getting bloody.
(d) The adults will give them candy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does segregation affect the attitude of blacks towards whites?

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

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

4. What day of the week is exciting and different to Maya?

5. What does Bailey do when someone insults Maya?

(see the answer key)

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