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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 65-86.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Nigeria's nickname?
(a) Nick.
(b) Gerry.
(c) Niger.
(d) Rick.

2. Where did Nigeria's father work?
(a) Library.
(b) Post office.
(c) Grocery store.
(d) County courthouse.

3. How old is Jimmy-Lee's father?
(a) 43.
(b) 39.
(c) 36.
(d) 47.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color are the new curtains in Benjie's room when he comes home from the hospital?

2. Where did Jimmy-Lee's uncle go instead of giving him birthday money?

3. How old is Tiger?

4. What does Benjie say that his mother and Butler often do on Saturdays when they have a day off?

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

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