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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What city did the Delanys refer to as their hometown?
(a) Charleston.
(b) Danville.
(c) New York.
(d) Raleigh.

2. What was Bessie's profession?
(a) Singer.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Dentist.
(d) Lawyer.

3. What is Sadie's real first name?
(a) Sally.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Susie.
(d) Sandy.

4. Bessie believes that many people see her as being _____.
(a) Mean.
(b) Spiteful.
(c) Placating.
(d) Passive.

5. Delany went to which school?
(a) St. Augustine's.
(b) Howard University.
(c) Southern Methodist University.
(d) Notre Dame.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Mr. Delany when he was freed from slavery?

2. How old is Sadie?

3. Approximately how old was Mr. Delany when he was offered the chance to go to college?

4. Bessie says she would treat her pet ____ better than she was treated by many white people.

5. Which of the professions is not mentioned by Bessie when she talks about blacks being the backbone of the country?

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