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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old does Benjie remember that he was when he had good times with his mother?
(a) 5 and 6.
(b) 5, 6, and 7.
(c) 4 and 5.
(d) 6, 7, and 8.

3. Who goes with Nigeria to take Benjie to the principal when he is stoned?
(a) A couple white teachers.
(b) Cohen.
(c) Another black teacher.
(d) Mr. Holsom.

4. Where was Butler 20 years ago?
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Tennessee.
(d) Alabama.

5. What was the name of the guy who sold Jimmy-Lee some joints?
(a) Andrews.
(b) Martin.
(c) Williams.
(d) Carwell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of dancing does Benjie say his grandmother did when she was young?

2. How long does the principal have until he can retire?

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

4. Where does Butler wish they could send Benjie?

5. What time of day did Benjie and his mother used to go buy a Sunday newspaper?

(see the answer key)

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