Stella by Starlight

1. Who uses the track at the white school to practice running?

A) Stella

B) JoJo

C) Tony

D) Paulette

2. To what does Papa compare the metaphor “nailing jelly to a tree”?

A) accusing and punishing the local Klansmen

B) seeing the cross burn on the far side of the lake

C) forgiveness for stepping on Dr. Packard’s shoe

D) helping Mr. Odom after his accident

3. Of these, which is a subtle attempt by a character at supporting equality between races?

A) Dr. Packard’s treatment of patients

B) Mrs. Cooper’s candy distribution

C) Paulette’s choice to attend Mountain View

D) JoJo’s telling Stella about the cross

4. On the composition assignment for which she initially earns a failing grade, what does Stella write about?

A) First she writes about seeing the burning cross; then she writes about herself.

B) First she writes about herself; then she writes about her family.

C) First she writes about the danger her family faces; then she writes about the burning cross.

D) First she writes about her family; then she writes about how to improve her writing.

5. What quality does Stella seem to like best about newspapers, headlines, and news articles?

A) cheerfulness

B) truth

C) imagery

D) length

6. Papa makes it clear during Spoon Man’s visit that he is interested in change regarding:

A) agriculture guidelines

B) property rights

C) job opportunities

D) voting laws 

7. Which of these is true about Papa’s decision to register to vote?

A) He goes alone to Spindale to attempt to register.

B) He decides to try to register when Spoon Man visits.

C) He and Mama argue over his decision to register or not.

D) He believes the cow JoJo saw is a sign to try to register.

8. On the way home from Spindale, what does Papa explain to Stella that he was prevented from doing?

A) enlisting for the war

B) starting college

C) purchasing land

D) registering to vote

9. In her essay draft for the Carolina Times contest, Stella tries to get across what idea about the Ku Klux Klan members in her area?

A) They are too powerful to fight, and everyone is afraid of them.

B) They try to make others afraid, but they are defeatable.

C) They don’t have to try to be scary because everyone knows their deeds.

D) They are afraid of outside groups who want to stop them.

10. What is Stella able to do because she listened to Hazel Spencer’s description of a “hidey-hole”?

A) help Hazel win the contest

B) write Hazel a letter

C) rescue Hazel during the fire

D) explain Hazel’s thinking

11. What does Mrs. Spencer give Stella as a gift?

A) a typewriter

B) a fountain pen

C) a writing set of fine paper

D) a ride in their vehicle

12. Which word best expresses the imagery at the end of Mrs. Grayson’s story about Zalika?

A) running

B) fighting

C) singing

D) flying

13. Which character tries to prevent the men from voting but gives in?

A) Dr. Packard

B) Sheriff Sizemore

C) Mr. Pineville

D) Johnny Ray

14. On the day that Tony Hawkins is attacked, how does Mr. O’Brian help Stella?

A) He takes the attackers to the police.

B) He goes to check on JoJo’s illness.

C) He warns Stella and Tony to go home another way.

D) He sells cough medicine to Stella at half price.

15. While JoJo sleeps during his illness, Mama goes to the woods for what reason?

A) to find figs for a pie

B) to warn Stella of snakes

C) to gather berries and herbs

D) to try a stinkbug preventative

16. Stella tries to convince ______________ (character name) to come help her mother, but the character refuses.

17. Stella must rescue Paulette Packard after Paulette _________________________ (short phrase).

18. On Christmas morning, in taking notice of the dawning sun, Stella demonstrates pride in her

A) improved writing skills

B) newfound baking talent

C) role as assistant director

D) ability to heal Mama