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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the piece of glass cut Richard?
(a) On the back of his knee
(b) On the neck
(c) On the nose
(d) Behind the ear

2. In what way is Richard related to Maggie?
(a) Her nephew
(b) Her half brother
(c) Her step brother
(d) Her uncle

3. Why does Ella have to stop work?
(a) She is ill
(b) She has won the lottery
(c) She wants to spend more time with her children
(d) She is pregnant

4. What does Richard's mother force him to do with the dead kitten?
(a) Eat it
(b) Burn it
(c) Feed it to hyenas
(d) Bury it

5. Who does Richard see beat a black woman?
(a) The mayor
(b) His brother
(c) His boss
(d) His boss' wife

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Granny do when Richard complains about her restrictions?

2. What does the congregation pressure Richard and other boys to do?

3. What does Aunt Addie accuse Richard of eating?

4. Why did the whites kill the black boy?

5. What is the name of Granny's religion?

(see the answer key)

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