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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Maya want to go back to Stamps?

3. When Louis goes down temporarily how does it feel to the blacks?

4. What happens to Mr. Freedman after court?

5. What does Mrs. Cullinan call Maya?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Maya feel about coming back to Stamps and what does she learn from the blacks there?

2. Describe Bailey's hideaway and what he does there.

3. What does Maya say about Reverend Howard Thomas?

4. Describe Maya's grandparents who live in the West.

5. Why do people stay at Momma's after the fight?

6. How does Maya interact with Mrs. Flowers?

7. Describe Maya's thoughts as she watches the cotton pickers.

8. Who is Joyce and what happens to her?

9. As a child, how does Maya view herself physically?

10. Describe what happens after Maya's mother finds her panties.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think racism still exits in America? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Maya was quite old before she made a friend. How do you think not having friends in childhood might affect a person as an adult?

Essay Topic 3

Maya gradually learned to become an activist for black civil rights. Is there any area in your life where you are working for a cause? Explain what you do and if not, write about a cause you believe is good.

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