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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who looks after Essie Mae and her sister while their parents are at work?

2. What does the crowd sing at the parade?

3. What is the name of Anne's teacher in this chapter?

4. What trend does Essie start at school?

5. Who sets fire to the house in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Essie Mae like the house in Chapter 3 the best?

2. Describe Anne's life when she arrives back in Centreville.

3. Why does Anne fear for her life in Chapter 10?

4. What rumors spread about who started the fire in Chapter 11?

5. How does the family earn enough money for new school clothes?

6. What happens to Anne in Baton Rogue?

7. Why does Essie Mae's mother think the house is dangerous in Chapter 2?

8. What event opens Anne's eyes to racial injustice in Chapter 10?

9. Describe the working conditions at the chicken factory.

10. How do Essie's old, tight-fitting clothes benefit her in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Moody's writing style. How would you describe her prose style? What kind of vocabulary does she use? Does she use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Moody's style give to her story?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the demonstrations Moody describes in the book and examine how impact this event had on the Civil Rights Movements as a whole. What was the public's initial reaction to the demonstration? What media attention did it receive?

Essay Topic 3

How do Anne's Christian beliefs influence her approach to fighting racism? How does Anne's approach change when she lost her faith?

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