Reading Check questions are designed for in-class review on key plot points or for quick verbal or written assessments. Multiple Choice and Short Answer Quizzes create ideal summative assessments, and collectively function to convey a sense of the work’s tone and themes.

Reading Check

1. Why were Roberta and Twyla sent to St. Bonny’s?

2. Why do the other kids at St. Bonny’s ostracize Roberta and Twyla?

3. How is Maggie characterized when Twyla first introduces her to the reader?

4. What is Twyla concerned about as she approaches Roberta in the diner?

5. What does Twyla note about Roberta’s appearance in the grocery store?

6. Which memory from St. Bonny’s does Roberta correct for Twyla?

7. What does Twyla dwell on after her conversation with Roberta in the grocery store?

8. What do the other protesters do to Twyla while Roberta watches?

Multiple Choice

1. Where or how did Twyla learn to dislike people of different races?

A) from her teachers at St. Bonny’s

B) from her father

C) from her mother

D) from her personal experiences

2. Why does Roberta receive Fs in school?

A) She is depressed.

B) She is distracted.

C) She has social anxiety.

D) She can’t read.

3. How does Roberta’s mother’s rejection of Twyla and her mother bring Twyla and Roberta closer together?

A) Twyla is comforted that Roberta seems embarrassed about her mother and that she doesn’t note Mary’s odd behavior or dress.