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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11: Truth- Chapter 20: The Cow with No Head.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The writing depicted in the chapter entitled "Truth" displays what trait?
(a) Some of the words are crossed out.
(b) One corner is ripped.
(c) It appears to have been burned in one corner.
(d) It is written in cursive.

2. Which character does Stella identify as having attended the Klan rally?
(a) Bill.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) Mr. Odom.
(d) Dr. Packard.

3. What verb does Stella use to describe to Jojo what the Klan members are doing?
(a) Plotting.
(b) Playing.
(c) Praying.
(d) Practicing.

4. During a scene in the Cathy's Candy Store, who confides in Stella that she thinks it is "kinda stupid" (38) that the white and black children attend different schools?
(a) Paulette.
(b) Theresa.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Thelma.

5. What kind of animal does Jojo see when he mistakenly believes that it has no head?
(a) A dog.
(b) A mule.
(c) A cow.
(d) A horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does the narrative of Stella by Starlight take place?

2. Spoon Man makes a joke about what event that is happening at the time of the narrative?

3. Whose skin is likened to the color of hot chocolate?

4. In what location do Stella and Jojo see the Klan rally?

5. In addition to "plying curios and cookware, tools and trinkets," (69) what else does Spoon Man ply?

(see the answer key)

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