2. Why does Anne get fired from her job?
(a) She smokes in the store.
(b) She arrives late.
(c) She lies about her age.
(d) She steals clothes.

3. Which of the following rooms does the new house not have?
(a) A bedroom
(b) A bathroom
(c) A hallway
(d) A kitchen

4. In what city does Anne look for work in this chapter?
(a) Chicago
(b) Los Angeles
(c) Baton Rouge
(d) New york

5. Why does Essie think her family holds a position of honor in their new neighborhood?
(a) They are the only family with an education.
(b) They are the only black family.
(c) They have a new toilet.
(d) They are the largest family.

6. What is Mr. Jenkins' father known as?
(a) A nigger hater
(b) A liberal
(c) A great fisherman
(d) A bully boy

7. Where does Anne find work in this chapter?
(a) Restaurant Civilized
(b) The Art Cafe
(c) Ourso's Department Store
(d) The Jackson Chicken Farm

8. What trend does Essie start at school?
(a) Wearing socks over her tights
(b) Wearing lipstick
(c) Wearing holly in her hair
(d) Wearing tight clothes

9. What does the crowd sing at the parade?
(a) Goodnight Irene
(b) Swanee River
(c) Where Did You Sleep?
(d) Morning Has Broken

10. What does Raymond decide to become at the beginning of the chapter?
(a) A farmer
(b) An actor
(c) A soldier
(d) A writer

11. What kind of work does Raymond do in Chapter 2?
(a) He is a soldier.
(b) He runs a cafe.
(c) He is a farmer.
(d) He is a factory worker.

12. What does Miss Ola allow Essie to sleep in?
(a) A double bed
(b) A four-poster bed
(c) A bunk bed
(d) A cot

13. What makes Essie sad in this chapter?
(a) The song
(b) The death of a friend
(c) A hole in her tights
(d) Her father's absence

14. What is the name of Mrs. Burke's son?
(a) David
(b) Wayne
(c) Sammy
(d) Jack

15. What is the name does Mama give her new baby boy?
(a) Joseph
(b) Junior
(c) Luther
(d) Sammy