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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was the book written?
(a) 1989.
(b) 1991.
(c) 1993
(d) 1996.

2. When Bessie was about 15, the region was struck with a _____ epidemic.
(a) Chicken pox.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Typhoid.
(d) Scarlet fever.

3. What was the name of Julia's husband?
(a) Wilber.
(b) Grant.
(c) Edgar.
(d) Cecil.

4. What was the writer's first name?
(a) Gail.
(b) Annie.
(c) Beth.
(d) Lisa.

5. How many Delany children were there in total?
(a) 9.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 7.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the occupation of the child's father?

2. What is a more common name for a "bull-bat?"

3. What was Bessie's profession?

4. What was the surname of the author that wrote about the Delanys?

5. What is the word used that means those who tend to say negative things about others?

(see the answer key)

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