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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Deighton live and work after leaving his family?
(a) On the streets.
(b) With his brother.
(c) With his mistress.
(d) At the peace restaurant.

2. What does Selina learn about racism because of her experience with Rachel Fine?
(a) That racism is merely a state of mind.
(b) That not all Whites are racist.
(c) That she will never be able to overcome it.
(d) That Silla is more racist than anyone.

3. What do Miss Mary and Silla have in common?
(a) They both have miserable lives.
(b) They both work hard, but have driven their daughters away.
(c) They two of them are afraid to die.
(d) They both want to marry rich men.

4. On the occasion of Selina's new acquaintance walking her home from the Association meeting, where do they stop?
(a) At the soda shop.
(b) At a restaurant.
(c) At the movie theater.
(d) At the pavilion in the park.

5. What does Selina do when Clive is not available to comfort her following her run-in with Mrs. Benton?
(a) She waits for Clive to return.
(b) She follows Clive to make sure that he is telling the truth.
(c) She leaves a note for Clive, asking him to visit her later.
(d) She leaves her key in Clive's apartment and goes home.

6. Which of the following does Selina like most while she is at college?
(a) Prospect Park.
(b) Coney Island.
(c) Harlem.
(d) Times Square.

7. At the party in Book 4, what does Selina ask Beryl upon becoming annoyed with her compliant behavior?
(a) Whether she has any thoughts or opinions of her own.
(b) Whether she can get her any food item in particular that is available at the party.
(c) Whether she is going to attend college.
(d) Whether she can get a ride home with her.

8. What does Clive do during the War?
(a) Flies fighter planes.
(b) Is a cook in the Navy.
(c) Cleans up dead bodies.
(d) Digs fox holes.

9. What does Selina realize when she dances and laughs with Suggie following Miss Mary's death?
(a) That she will not be going to college.
(b) That she should become just like Suggie.
(c) That it is time to let go of her grief.
(d) That she is drunk.

10. How does Silla react to Deighton's news about his new devotion to Father Peace?
(a) She says that Deighton's devotion to Father Peace will set her free.
(b) She cannot believe him.
(c) She throws things at him.
(d) She cries.

11. What does Selina realize at the Association scholarship presentation?
(a) That she cannot follow through with her plan.
(b) That she is smarter than her mother.
(c) That she will never win the scholarship.
(d) That Clive does not deserve to have her money.

12. What other momentous event happens on the same day that Selina learns about her father's death?
(a) The war ends.
(b) Ina gets married.
(c) Her mother buys a house.
(d) Selina kisses a boy.

13. Which of the following is the term used when referring to someone who is suggesting that all Blacks be allowed to join the Association?
(a) Radical.
(b) Communist.
(c) Coward.
(d) Bigot.

14. Whom does Selina seek comfort with following her bad experience at the Benton house?
(a) Silla.
(b) Ina.
(c) Clive.
(d) Miss Thompson.

15. What does Selina say to the audience at the Association scholarship presentation?
(a) That she wants Beryl to have the money.
(b) That she plans to use the money to take piano lessons.
(c) That she does not deserve the scholarship.
(d) That she is going to donate the money to the school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Selina feel that she can do at the end of the book?

2. Whom of the following does Father Peace call to sit by him when Selina first visits him?

3. Which of the following career types does Silla want Selina to pursue after college?

4. In Book 4, Chapter 10, which of the following statements best describes how Clive chooses to respond when his mother asks for his help?

5. Where does Silla go to work when the defense factories are closed after the War?

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