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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: Grinning Slim.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what is Bobby finally thrown out of his university?
(a) Prostitution of a female colleague.
(b) Relationship with a female student.
(c) A bootlegging scheme.
(d) Running a drug ring.

2. Party Time gets busted for the con he runs with Bobby, but Bobby doesn't go to jail with him. Why not?
(a) Party Time does not give his name to the police.
(b) Party Time can't produce evidence to convict Bobby.
(c) Bobby runs away before the police can catch him.
(d) Bobby rats out Party Time.

3. Where do Runt and Blood go at the beginning of Chapter 5 (end of Chapter4)?
(a) Minneapolis.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Indianapolis.
(d) Detroit.

4. Memories of whom begin to haunt Blood as he physically abuses Runt for the first time?
(a) Steve.
(b) Pepper.
(c) Mama.
(d) Henry Upshaw.

5. At what age does Bobby graduate high school?
(a) 19.
(b) 13.
(c) 15.
(d) 18.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who teaches Blood the sexual tricks he will continue to use later in his pimping career?

2. How does Blood leave Melody?

3. What special gifts does Blood have that make the pimping game easy for him?

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

5. Why does Pretty Preston's attempt at revenge on Sweet Jones fail?

(see the answer key)

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