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

2. Outside after Kenny's funeral, what color jackets are three boys wearing who are holding signs denigrating pushers?
(a) Lavender.
(b) Mauve.
(c) Purple.
(d) Red.

3. How do Kenny's mother and Rose know one another?
(a) They live in the same apartment building.
(b) They were in the hospital at the same time when the boys were born.
(c) They used to take their boys to the park together.
(d) They are in the same union.

4. Where is Butler injured after he rescues Benjie from the roof?
(a) Ribs.
(b) Back.
(c) Shoulder.
(d) Arm.

5. Who makes Benjie go to Kenny's funeral?
(a) Butler.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) His social worker.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Butler give Sweets on page 105?

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

3. What did Nigeria's father like to play on Saturday nights?

4. Where did Nigeria's father work?

5. Where would Nigeria's parents go for the Fourth of July?

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