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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 9-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language does Nigeria Greene think should be taught in school?
(a) Yoruba.
(b) Zulu.
(c) Berber.
(d) Swahili.

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

3. What is the name of the teacher who taught Jimm-Lee to read "good and fast" (27)?
(a) Mr. Watson.
(b) Mr. Zachery.
(c) Mr. Philipps.
(d) Mr. Cohen.

4. Where did Jimmy-Lee's uncle go instead of giving him birthday money?
(a) The Bahamas.
(b) Cayman Islands.
(c) Cancun.
(d) West Indies.

5. Before Benjie, how many times has Butler seen 13-year-old junkies?
(a) 2 or 3 times.
(b) At least 10 times.
(c) Never.
(d) 4 or 5 times.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jimmy-Lee remember drinking that gave him a headache hangover?

2. For a while what did Benjie think he wanted to do for a living?

3. Who gave Benjie his first joint of pot?

4. What are some jobs that Jimmy-Lee's father has quit?

5. What was the name of the guy who sold Jimmy-Lee some joints?

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