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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Maya and Bailey dislike the Reverend Thomas?
(a) He preaches too long.
(b) He pinches them on the cheek.
(c) He smells funny.
(d) He never remembers their names.

2. Why does Maya keep quiet about Mr. Freedman's rape of her?
(a) She is afraid of the police.
(b) She is afraid he will kill the dog.
(c) She is afraid he will kill Bailey.
(d) She is afraid of her mother.

3. How does the black community treat the graduates of Lafayette Training School?
(a) no different than anyone else
(b) like laborers
(c) like college graduates
(d) like royalty

4. What does Maya do with the first Valentine she ever receives?
(a) throws it away
(b) burns it
(c) presses it in a book
(d) tears it up

5. An adult Maya suggests that black people survive ___________________.
(a) by arming themselves
(b) in relationship to their dedicated poets
(c) by taking over the government
(d) by education

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Maya and Bailey after the incident with Mr. Freedman?

2. What convinces Maya as she is leaving that Mrs. Cullinan now knows her name?

3. What does Mrs. Cullinan call Maya?

4. How many times has Momma been married?

5. What does Momma give Maya for graduation?

(see the answer key)

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