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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31: Riding in a Car - Chapter 40: Gifts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose skin is likened to the color of sweet tea?
(a) Jojo.
(b) Mama.
(c) Stella.
(d) Papa.

2. Whose skin is likened to the color of black coffee?
(a) Stella.
(b) Jojo.
(c) Papa.
(d) Mama.

3. Whose piece of writing is NOT chosen by Mrs. Grayson to be sent in for the contest sponsored by the Carolina Times?
(a) Stella.
(b) Helen.
(c) Claudia.
(d) Carolyn.

4. In order to register to vote, the men must pass a test about which element of American government?
(a) The Legislative branch.
(b) The Constitution.
(c) The Eighteenth Amendment.
(d) The Declaration of Independence.

5. Mrs. Grayson announces what type of contest sponsored by the Carolina Times?
(a) A pie-eating contest.
(b) A dance marathon contest.
(c) An art, poetry, and writing contest.
(d) A raffle.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Stella and the men are leaving the voting registration office, who tells them to be "on the lookout for" (145) trouble?

2. Stella uses what adjective to describe the frequency of her parents' arguments?

3. Mr. Pineville tells the men assembled at the voting registration office that they do not deserve what?

4. What is the first key Stella uses when she uses a typewriter for the first time?

5. Rather than completing her Saturday chore, Stella would usually rather take what action?

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