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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19: The Ice Pick.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What has happened to Pretty Preston since Slim ran away to hide from the FBI?
(a) He was shot by Sweet Jones.
(b) He died of frostbite.
(c) He lost his job and moved to Las Vegas.
(d) He has started pimping again to take over Slim's spot.

3. What happens to Oscar while in Reformatory?
(a) He is killed in a cafeteria brawl.
(b) He is released for good behavior.
(c) He goes to rehab.
(d) He goes to a mental institution.

4. Why doesn't Chris want to talk to Blood?
(a) She is afraid her husband will get jealous.
(b) She is afraid of Blood.
(c) She hates pimps.
(d) She thinks Blood is ugly.

5. Where is Slim arrested again after his escape from State Workforce?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Minneapolis.
(c) Montana.
(d) Indiana.

Short Answer Questions

1. The failed con with Pepper reinforces what in Blood's mind?

2. What is the setting after Blood is released from prison the second time?

3. What reality of racial prejudice in the legal system is Blood faced with after his encounter with Melody?

4. When Bobby gets out of Reformatory, where is Mama working?

5. While on the run from the FBI, Slim feels he needs a new drug. What drug does he think will calm his nerves?

(see the answer key)

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