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

2. Who does Vivian marry after Maya has gone to live with her?

3. What does Momma tell the white dentist when he refuses to see Maya?

4. What does the pregnancy prove to Maya, in her mind?

5. To what does Maya compare her grandmother's ability to calm Maya?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Maya think she might be a lesbian and what does she think a lesbian is?

2. Describe the living arrangements for Maya and her family after her mother marries Mr. Clidell .

3. How does Maya feel about San Francisco as a community?

4. How does Maya imagine her grandmother will handle the dentist?

5. How does Maya feel about her pregnancy and what does she do?

6. What does Maya do when she leaves her father's friend's house?

7. What happens when Maya decides she wants to work on the street car?

8. What happens to Maya when she starts school in San Francisco?

9. What happens with Dolores when Maya and her father return from Mexico?

10. Where does Maya stay after leaving her father's friend's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There were many reasons Maya did not fit into school or home. What do you think she could have done to fit in better at her white school? What could the other children have done to help?

Essay Topic 2

Maya learns hope and faith through her religious community but also learns fear and hate from living in a segregated and oppressive environment. How do you think the positive values of hope and faith can balance the fear and hate in Maya's life? Use examples from the book to illustrate your answer.

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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