Question

1. why does momma allow the girls to listen to joe louiss boxing match?

a. she thinks it will teach them discipline
b. she is curious about boxing herself
c. she believes the fight represents hope for black americans
d. she wants them to bond with bailey

1. what does the communitys reaction to joe louiss victory symbolize?

a. their anticipation for more national victories
b. their collective joy in seeing a black champion succeed
c. their frustration with local social tensions
d. their pride in achieving financial independence

1. why does bailey become upset after the movie theater incident?

a. he is embarrassed about sneaking into the theater
b. he disagrees with maya about the film
c. he is worried about being punished at home
d. he realizes the movie depicted racial stereotypes

1. what lesson does maya learn from baileys reaction to the movie?

a. that racial stereotypes can cause deep emotional pain
b. that movies only represent fictional worlds
c. that bailey prefers books to films
d. that art is always biased and unreliable

1. what causes maya to feel increasing distance from momma?

a. mommas insistence on her working full - time
b. mommas strict rules about chores and behavior
c. her developing desire for freedom and self - expression
d. her resentment toward baileys privileges

1. why does maya begin to admire mrs. flowers so deeply?

a. mrs. flowers reminds her of her grandmother
b. mrs. flowers introduces her to the beauty of spoken language
c. mrs. flowers encourages her to study mathematics
d. mrs. flowers promises to help her get a job

Explanation:

These questions are related to literary analysis, specifically analyzing character motivations, symbolic meanings, and thematic elements in a text. Each question requires understanding the context and themes presented in the narrative.

Answer:

1. C. She believes the fight represents hope for Black Americans
2. B. Their collective joy in seeing a Black champion succeed
3. D. He realizes the movie depicted racial stereotypes
4. A. That racial stereotypes can cause deep emotional pain
5. C. Her developing desire for freedom and self - expression
6. B. Mrs. Flowers introduces her to the beauty of spoken language