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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Essie's parents work?
(a) A bomb factory
(b) The local hospital
(c) The fields
(d) A chicken farm

2. For what does Miss Claiborne give Essie $12?
(a) Keeping quiet
(b) Cleaning
(c) Planting seeds
(d) Delivering pamphlets

3. What does Essie love hearing at Centreville Church?
(a) The radio
(b) The preacher
(c) The local gossip
(d) The choir

4. What does Essie watch the white children doing?
(a) Wrestling
(b) Playing ball
(c) Cycling
(d) Running

5. The boys say the pond is full of _______________.
(a) Blood
(b) Urine
(c) Snakes
(d) Cow dung

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Jenkins' father known as?

2. Who does Raymond bring to live with them?

3. Why does Essie think her family holds a position of honor in their new neighborhood?

4. What is the name of Linda Jean's mother?

5. What does Miss Ola allow Essie to sleep in?

(see the answer key)

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