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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the best place to get clean, drinkable water?
(a) The ocean.
(b) A secure store.
(c) A commercial water station.
(d) A water peddler.

2. Why doesn't Reverend Olamina think the company accepts them?
(a) They are too poor.
(b) They are overeducated.
(c) They are a Black and Hispanic family.
(d) They don't want a minister's family.

3. Where does Lauren's dad usually hold his services?
(a) On the street.
(b) In a church.
(c) At the University.
(d) In their house.

4. What is stolen from Keith?
(a) His clothes.
(b) His key.
(c) His shoes.
(d) All answers are correct.

5. Why does Lauren's father say he doesn't go North?
(a) It is too cold.
(b) There aren't any jobs.
(c) He hates the North.
(d) He doesn't know anyone there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lauren plan to go when she leaves the neighborhood?

2. What does Lauren want to call the emergency packs?

3. Who calls the fire department once the fire starts in the Payne-Parrish house?

4. At what age are children in the neighborhood allowed to begin target practice?

5. Who else besides Lauren does not cry over Keith's death?

(see the answer key)

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