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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Reverend Howard Thomas?
(a) a presiding elder in the church
(b) the preacher on television
(c) Momma's brother
(d) Uncle Willie's friend

2. Who becomes Maya's first girlfriend?
(a) Louise Kendricks
(b) Susie Turner
(c) Ruth Potter
(d) Millie Hanks

3. Where does Maya transfer to school?
(a) George Washington High School
(b) San Franciso High
(c) Edgewater High
(d) Jefferson High School

4. What does the author say determines the ethics of the people?
(a) the needs of society
(b) parents of children
(c) teaching of the church
(d) the education of citizens

5. What does Mrs. Taylor's funeral do to Maya?
(a) helps her grow up
(b) makes her sad
(c) makes the word "death" real
(d) makes her happy

Short Answer Questions

1. What do some white men do that makes Bailey so upset one night?

2. Why is Maya afraid to go home to her mother's?

3. What does Maya say about her senses following her troubles with Mr. Freedman?

4. Where do the children go when they leave Stamps?

5. How does Maya see the city of San Francisco?

(see the answer key)

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