In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson: Section 1 Quiz

Why does Shirley insist on going to the store by herself to buy cigarettes

for her father?

• to explore the city

• the leave the house

• to prove to her parents she can manage on her own

• to act like she is older

How long were Shirley and her mother separated from her father?

• 6 months

• 5 years

• 2 weeks

• 1 year

What did Awaiting Marriage break?

• china doll

• an urn

• a crystal plate

• her foot

What other name did Shirley want to give herself?

• Uncle Sam

• John Wayne

• Shirley Sue

• Jackie Robinson

What mishap took place on Shirley’s first day in Brooklyn?

• She got lost

• She insulted her father

• She got lost buying cigarettes for her dad

• Shirley and her mom could not find the right train

What is the ugly bald bird on the stamp on father’s letter?

• The American Eagle

• A Chinese bird

• a weird animal

• a bad omen

How long does bad luck come to those who break something on the eve of the New Year?

• 1 day

• 1 week

• 1 year

• 2 years

Who did Bandit bring with her when she was summoned to see her

grandmother?

• Awaiting Marriage

• Her mother

• Her father

• Precious Coins

What is Bandit’s new American name?

• Elvis Presley

• Shirley Temple

• Sally

• Betty

Why did Bandit pick that name?

• They made her

• It was the only American person so knew

• She picked from a book

• She liked the sound of it