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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 111-126.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Benjie hear in his head when he felt himself move up when he was hanging from the roof?
(a) "You're going to die."
(b) "You're going to break your mother's heart."
(c) "You've done it this time."
(d) "Butler, you are my father."

2. What did Nigeria's father like to play on Saturday nights?
(a) Rummy.
(b) Poker.
(c) Canasta.
(d) Bridge.

3. How old is Benjie Johnson at the beginning of the book?
(a) 13.
(b) 11.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

4. How many bags does Walter have to hustle in order to pay the cops five singles?
(a) 10.
(b) 20.
(c) 15.
(d) 5.

5. How long does the principal have until he can retire?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 5 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a song that Mrs. Bell likes to sing?

2. On page 100, what color water does Rose bathe Benjie in?

3. What is Tiger's real name?

4. How does Benjie describe a boy who is in a bed across from him when Benjie is in the hospital?

5. What does Nigeria remember eating on New Year's for good luck?

(see the answer key)

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