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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9, White Folks, Dance, Carnival.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Aunt Hager was gone, who showed up and asked Harriet to come to a dance with him?
(a) Harriet's cousin, Bobby.
(b) Harriet's boyfriend Mingo.
(c) Harriet's friend Joey.
(d) Sandy's friend, Buster.

2. Harriet had been on bad terms with Aunt Hager. Why?
(a) Because Hager was mean.
(b) Because Hager often ignored her.
(c) Because Hager had whipped her after the dance.
(d) Because Hager forced her to do things she did not want to do.

3. How did the white men feel about working alongside a black man?
(a) They refused to work alongside a black man.
(b) They did not mind working alongside a black man.
(c) They were afraid.
(d) They were unhappy about working alongside a black man.

4. How does Sandy react to Mrs. Rice's treatment of his mother?
(a) He cries.
(b) He complains.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He jokes.

5. Who are Hager's three daughters?
(a) Sandy, Annjee, and Harriett.
(b) Tempy, Annjee and Harriett.
(c) Tempy, Annjee and Sandy.
(d) Tempy, Sandy, and Harriett.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Guitar", Jimboy has come home and is doing what?

2. How long has it been since Annjee's husband, Jimboy, has written?

3. What happened to Sandy at the carnival?

4. Jimboy sings many songs that he has learned from where?

5. Why do Tempy and her husband quit the black Baptist church?

(see the answer key)

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