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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times has Momma been married?
(a) three
(b) two
(c) none
(d) once

2. Where do Bailey and Maya sit in church?
(a) in the choir loft
(b) with the other children
(c) the front row
(d) in the back

3. What is a black person risking to speak to a white person, according to Momma?
(a) having to go to jail
(b) sounding stupid
(c) his or her life
(d) being made fun of

4. What are the graduates of Lafayette Training School expected to become?
(a) business owners
(b) farmers, maids, handymen and carpenters
(c) politicians
(d) doctors and lawyers

5. How old is Maya when she goes to work for Mrs. Cullinan?
(a) eight
(b) fourteen
(c) twelve
(d) ten

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of Mrs. Cullinan's main problems?

2. What does Mrs. Cullinan call Maya?

3. Why do Maya and Bailey dislike the Reverend Thomas?

4. An adult Maya suggests that black people survive ___________________.

5. What does Mr. Freedman order Maya to do?

(see the answer key)

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