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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16: Away from the Track.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the setting after Blood is released from prison the second time?
(a) Minneapolis, MN.
(b) Indianapolis, IN.
(c) Chicago, IL.
(d) Milwaukee, WI.

2. Why does Pretty Preston's attempt at revenge on Sweet Jones fail?
(a) Sweet Jones calls the police.
(b) Pretty Preston passes out.
(c) Sweet Jones leaves.
(d) Pretty Preston chickens out.

3. What is different about his meeting with Runt after her night's work in Chapter 7?
(a) She came home on time.
(b) She has worked well and earned enough money.
(c) She is not drunk.
(d) She has dyed her hair.

4. Who is Pretty Preston?
(a) A former prostitute.
(b) A former customer at the shoe shine store.
(c) A local store owner.
(d) A high class pimp.

5. Who testifies against Slim at his federal trial?
(a) Runt and Ophelia.
(b) Carmen and Runt.
(c) Chris and Carmen.
(d) Chris and Leroy.

Short Answer Questions

1. For their first "formal" meeting, how does Glass Top introduce Blood to Sweet Jones?

2. When Sim runs from the FBI, who is the only person who knows where he is going?

3. For how long does Blood go to jail after his conviction on the charges Pepper brings against him?

4. How does Blood's attitude towards white society change after his encounter with Melody?

5. Which of Slim's relatives reappears briefly in Chapter 14?

(see the answer key)

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