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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the profession for Mr. Delany?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Clerk.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Bishop.

2. How old was Bessie when she left home by herself for the first time?
(a) 19.
(b) 21.
(c) 20.
(d) 18.

3. Which of the professions is not mentioned by Bessie when she talks about blacks being the backbone of the country?
(a) Undertakers.
(b) Barbers.
(c) Butchers.
(d) Porters.

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

5. The sisters often received visitors from people that wanted to _____ to the sisters.
(a) Cowtow.
(b) Be kind.
(c) Be argumentative.
(d) Evangelize.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is best used to describe Bessie?

2. What is the term used when one's parent is free, albeit with black ancestry?

3. Sadie ended up teaching all over which North Carolina county?

4. Which famous activist often visited Raleigh?

5. How old is Bessie?

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