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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 35.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 18, where do the cotton pickers go after eating dinner?
(a) to friends' or family homes for a visit
(b) to a revival
(c) to see fireworks
(d) to bed

3. 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) They should have adopted children.
(d) She talked to him last night.

4. Why can Maya not become a lesbian, according to her mother?
(a) It does not run in the family.
(b) It is against the church.
(c) Her mother has one son and one daughter.
(d) She has seen Maya watching boys.

5. What does the author say determines the ethics of the people?
(a) the needs of society
(b) parents of children
(c) the education of citizens
(d) teaching of the church

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Maya and her best friend call the language that they create?

2. Why are Maya and Bailey being sent away?

3. How does Maya see living in St. Louis?

4. What does Maya see as possible proof she is becoming a lesbian?

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

(see the answer key)

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