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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Tommy's grandfather?
(a) Elijah.
(b) Moses.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Abby.

2. What is the name of Elijah's wife?
(a) Goldie.
(b) Gloria.
(c) Glory.
(d) Gretta.

3. Why does Tommy not want to go to Johnson City State College?
(a) It is too expensive.
(b) It is too far away from his family.
(c) All of these.
(d) It is segregated.

4. Where is Shep when Malcolm finds him?
(a) At the school playground.
(b) At the train station.
(c) In front of the Apollo Theater.
(d) In Central Park.

5. What did Robert buy at an auction?
(a) A whip.
(b) Tommy's uniform.
(c) A cotton gin.
(d) Muhammad's shackles.

6. What does Luvenia need Mrs. Deets to sign an affidavit for?
(a) To keep her in Chicago.
(b) To enroll her in college.
(c) To support her paternal claims.
(d) To prove her income.

7. What is Robert's nickname?
(a) Piper.
(b) Planter.
(c) Pilgrim.
(d) Planner.

8. What sport does Tommy play?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Football.
(d) Lacrosse.

9. What does Chase tell Tommy NOT to do?
(a) Quit his job.
(b) Get hurt.
(c) March in civil rights marches.
(d) Tell people what his plans are.

10. How many children does Elijah have?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

11. How does Malcolm get to his family reunion?
(a) His great aunt buys him a ticket.
(b) His friends take a road trip.
(c) He bums a ride on the train.
(d) He hitchhikes.

12. What is Mr. Moser's title?
(a) Senator.
(b) Governor.
(c) Professor.
(d) Sheriff.

13. Where do Luvenia's parents want her to live?
(a) Glory Field.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Chicago.
(d) San Francisco.

14. What is the name of Tommy's mother?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Indiana.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Carolina.

15. What does Luvenia plan to get a loan for?
(a) Travel fare.
(b) College tuition.
(c) Rent money.
(d) Land taxes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who throws a party for Luvenia?

2. What instrument does Malcolm play?

3. Who does a demonstration the same day McKinnon has a march?

4. What is Luvenia's biggest dream?

5. What is the name of Tommy's boss?

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