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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Birdie and Cole's secret language?
(a) Africana.
(b) Elemeno.
(c) Elopee.
(d) Sahara.

2. Why does Sandy want Birdie to change her racial identity?
(a) Because the Boston PD is looking for a white woman and white child.
(b) Because she fears the activist rebels will kidnap Birdie.
(c) Because she fears the Brazillian Government might try to sell Birdie.
(d) Because the FBI is looking for a white woman with a black child.

3. What surprising meal does Sandy buy Cole and Birdie in Chapter 3?
(a) Doritos, Cap'n Crunch, and soda.
(b) Fast food burgers and fries.
(c) Calamari and Mahi-Mahi.
(d) Pizza, chips, and soda.

4. Why does a white couple call the police while Deck is in the park with Birdie?
(a) Because Birdie was crying and trying to run from Deck.
(b) Because they see a black man alone with a white girl.
(c) Because they thought Deck stole their basket.
(d) Because they saw Deck hit Birdie.

5. Where is Aunt Dot moving to in Chapter 1?
(a) India.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color does Sandy dye her hair at the end of Chapter 5?

2. What item does Cole place in Birdie's bed in Chapter 5?

3. Why is Birdie invited to be a part of Maria's group?

4. What does Birdie miss listening to in Chapter 8?

5. What group does Maria invite Birdie to be a part of?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Birdie and Cole learn to fit into school society at Nkrumah?

2. Why does Birdie grieve over her Aunt Dot's move to India?

3. How does Sandy finance her flight from the FBI?

4. How is Birdie schooled while she and Sandy are on the road?

5. Why do Deck and Sandy argue about their daughters' schooling?

6. Describe Cole Lee.

7. Why does Sandy request that the entire family move to Canada?

8. Why is Sandy angry that Birdie went horseback riding at night?

9. Why does Birdie have to change her name and racial identity?

10. Where do Sandy and Birdie live in the four years following Sandy's flight from the FBI?

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