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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 41: Old Books and New Stories - Chapter 50: Thinking About Flying .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Theresa.
(b) Barbara.
(c) Paulette.
(d) Thelma.

2. Stella compares Papa's vote to what object?
(a) A medal.
(b) A tear drop.
(c) A snowball.
(d) A pebble.

3. When "nearly the entire Negro population of Bumblebee" (233) arrives at the polling location, how many of them aim to vote?
(a) 43.
(b) 33.
(c) 3.
(d) 23.

4. Which member of the Mills family at first does NOT want to walk to the site of voting on voting day?
(a) Stella.
(b) Jojo.
(c) Mama.
(d) Roscoe.

5. Rather than completing her Saturday chore, Stella would usually rather take what action?
(a) Play checkers with Jojo.
(b) Play hopscotch with Jojo.
(c) Play with her hula-hoop.
(d) Play marbles with Jojo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Hawkins declares that whose efforts had likely saved Mama's life?

2. What verb does Stella use to describe to Jojo what the Klan members are doing?

3. What beverage does Mama offer to Spoon Man on the morning of his departure?

4. The writing depicted in the chapter entitled "Truth" displays what trait?

5. In a storytelling lesson, Mrs. Grayson tells the children that what objects are part of their heritage?

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