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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mr. Price?
(a) The president of St. Paul's.
(b) A black teacher.
(c) The admissions officer for St. Paul's.
(d) A black professional.

2. Who is Nana Hamilton?
(a) Lorene's teacher.
(b) Lorene's mother.
(c) Lorene's friend.
(d) Lorene's grandmother.

3. Who is Pam Hudson?
(a) Lorene's roommate.
(b) A teacher.
(c) One of the first girls to be admitted to St. Paul's.
(d) Another black student.

4. What has Mr. Evans given to Lorene?
(a) A book.
(b) A journal.
(c) A typewriter.
(d) An expensive fountain pen.

5. About what does Lorene say it is easiest to write?
(a) Politics.
(b) Literature.
(c) Race.
(d) St. Paul's.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the conclusion set?

2. What does Lorene say about black ice at the end of the novel?

3. Where does Lorene go to school?

4. What part of the interview surprised Lorene?

5. Who are the wombats?

(see the answer key)

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