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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's mother tell her when she is worried about raising a child?

2. What does Maya think about her supervisors on the job?

3. How does Maya imagine the confrontation between Momma and the dentist?

4. Maya think lesbians are the same as _________.

5. Where does Maya go when she runs from her father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Momma do when Maya has cavities that need the attention of a dentist?

2. How does Maya feel about school when she returns and what does she do about it?

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

4. What does Maya's father do for a living and how does he obtain what is necessary for the job?

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

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

7. How has Bailey changed in Maya's absence and what is Vivian's reaction to him?

8. Describe the reason for George Taylor's visit and the visit itself.

9. Describe Maya's reaction to Edward Donleavy's speech about blacks.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think Maya's family's socioeconomic position affected her life as much as her race? Why or why not? Use examples from the book to illustrate your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

Years after Maya's rape she still suffered from fear and guilt. Why do you think these feelings continued in her?

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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