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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 39-64.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How far does Nigeria believe they are past slavery?
(a) Half.
(b) Two-thirds.
(c) A third.
(d) A quarter.

3. Where did Mrs. Bell grow up?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) Mississippi.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 52, how long has it been since Rose met Butler?

2. What does Benjie remember his grandmother used to make for breakfast?

3. What does Benjie call Nigeria when he takes him down to the principal and requests that his parents be notified?

4. How old is Benjie Johnson at the beginning of the book?

5. On page 44, who does Nigeria say said, "because it please me to try" (44)?

(see the answer key)

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