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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The event that caused the start of the Jim Crow era involved a man from which state?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Georgia.
(d) North Carolina.

2. In which state did Henry's family live at this time?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Alabama.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Florida.

3. Which of the following was not mentioned as one of the other diseases to strike St. Aug's school?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Rheumatic fever.
(d) Smallpox.

4. How old is Bessie?
(a) 102.
(b) 101.
(c) 100.
(d) 103.

5. Bessie ended up staying in the hospital for how many weeks?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sadie had to argue with which organization to receive money owed to her?

2. The writer was the daughter of which famous singer?

3. How old is Sadie?

4. How many of the children went to college?

5. Sadie says that Bessie has great _____ but does not use it.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was the Mock family? How were they important to the Delanys?

2. Examine Henry's offer to go to college. When did it occur? What concessions would Henry have to make?

3. Discuss the age and relationship between the two sisters.

4. What was the public opinion of Henry Delany during his career? What changed the way people viewed the Delany family?

5. What was the reaction of many slaves when slavery ended? What did the slaves do upon being freed?

6. Who helped to take care of the sisters?

7. Discuss the wedding of Henry and Nanny Delany.

8. The living arrangements for the sisters were somewhat unusual considering their respective ages. What was the arrangement?

9. Discuss Jim Crow Days. When did they occur? What was changed by the laws?

10. Sadie talks about the drawbacks of being old. Discuss at least two references Sadie makes to her advanced age.

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