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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Movement III: V - VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1959, when the New Orleans East Inc. company began planning for development of the area, they projected how many residents in the area by 1970, according to the author in "Movement I: Part V"?
(a) 1 million.
(b) 50,000.
(c) 500,000.
(d) 2 million.

2. Who showed his work badge, allowing the author's family to pass the roadblocks to see the Yellow House in Movement III: Part V?
(a) Simon.
(b) Darryl.
(c) Roger.
(d) Carl.

3. Who owned Oak Haven trailer park when Ivory Mae and Simon moved into the home that she bought?
(a) J. T. LaNasa.
(b) Della Davis.
(c) Joseph Martin.
(d) John Gant.

4. Where does the author describe Karen graduating from college in Movement II: Part VI?
(a) Loyola University, New Orleans.
(b) Howard University.
(c) Southern University of New Orleans.
(d) Xavier University.

5. Which of the author's siblings did she work to keep out of their house in 1994 because he would steal for crack?
(a) Darryl.
(b) Carl.
(c) Simon.
(d) Roger.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the Intracoastal Waterway expanted through eastern New Orleans to connect with the Industrial Canal?

2. How many houses appeared on the Red Danger List (including the Yellow House) after Katrina?

3. Who drove the family members to the Yellow House when they first went to view it in Movement III: Part V?

4. What was the population of New Orleans in 1960?

5. Who owned the strip of land between the author's childhood home and the next house, according to her narrative in "Movement I: Part V"?

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