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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why have many black children never seen a white person in Stamps?
(a) The blacks do not go in the white section of town.
(b) The white people abuse black children.
(c) Segregation is absolute.
(d) There are no white people in Stamps.

2. What does Maya take from Mrs. Flowers when she leaves?
(a) her scarf
(b) her gift of books
(c) a satin cushion
(d) a piece of jewlery

3. What does Momma make the white dentist do?
(a) faint
(b) pay her the ten dollars that he owes her
(c) see Maya
(d) leave town

4. What do the preachers talk about in relationship to God and whites?
(a) God is indifferent to them.
(b) They are favored by God.
(c) They will receive punishment.
(d) God hates them.

5. What does Mr. Taylor say about his dead wife and children?
(a) They were not able to have children.
(b) They did not need children.
(c) She talked to him last night.
(d) They should have adopted children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are girls in Stamps required to learn?

2. Where do the children go when they leave Stamps?

3. What does Maya find out about her parents when she receives Christmas presents from them?

4. What is Maya's rank in her graduating class?

5. Who becomes Maya's first girlfriend?

(see the answer key)

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