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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Stella's friend Tony is the son of which professional in town?
(a) The doctor.
(b) The mail carrier.
(c) The police chief.
(d) The veterinarian.

2. The narrator states, "As he spoke, Spoon Man" took what action "like the wind" (89)?
(a) Ran.
(b) Wheezed.
(c) Exhaled.
(d) Whistled.

3. How old is Jojo?
(a) 13.
(b) 8.
(c) 9.
(d) 11.

4. Who tells Stella that she would not be allowed in the place Stella wants to go in Spindale?
(a) Papa.
(b) Thelma.
(c) Mama.
(d) Jojo.

5. What is the name of the school attended by all of the white children in Bumblebee?
(a) Three Cedars.
(b) Desert Escape.
(c) Hollenbeck.
(d) Mountain View.

6. What gift does Stella's mother give Stella during Spoon Man's visit?
(a) A doll.
(b) A bracelet.
(c) A bar of chocolate.
(d) A locket.

7. What question does Jojo ask Mrs. Grayson about the Klan?
(a) He asks if they would hurt children.
(b) He asks if the police are on their side.
(c) He asks if they know any black people.
(d) He asks if they are from out of town.

8. What type of candy does each child receive on their way out of Cathy's Candy Store?
(a) A gumball.
(b) A circus peanut.
(c) A gumdrop.
(d) A Hershey's Kiss.

9. Papa declares that it is his job to take what action?
(a) To preserve his dignity.
(b) To help his parents relocate.
(c) To keep his family safe.
(d) To make his family happy.

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

11. The animal Jojo mistakenly believes to be headless has what color body?
(a) Gray.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Brown.

12. When the family goes out to alert the neighborhood about the Klan's resurgence, who is assigned the right side of the street?
(a) Jojo and Stella.
(b) Papa.
(c) Mama.
(d) Dusty.

13. In what year does the narrative of Stella by Starlight take place?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1952.
(d) 1932.

14. 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) Paulette.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Thelma.

15. What grade does Stella earn on her essay?
(a) D.
(b) A.
(c) B.
(d) C.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many dollars does Dr. Packard give to Paulette outside of Cathy's Candy Store?

2. What kind of animal belongs to Spoon Man?

3. When Stella and Jojo's parents begin to argue, Stella heads outside for what activity?

4. In Cathy's Candy Store, who makes racist comments in response to another character's comment about segregated schools?

5. Spoon Man's longest tale involves what two types of birds?

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