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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Rose's apartment building, what do they say about the father of a young girl's baby?
(a) He's in college.
(b) He is in the service.
(c) He died in a car accident.
(d) He died in a boating accident.

2. What lessons did Cohen complain about Nigeria giving?
(a) Civics.
(b) History.
(c) Spelling.
(d) Grammar.

3. What did Mrs. Bell's husband do for a living?
(a) Plumber.
(b) Electrician.
(c) Bricklayer.
(d) Carpenter.

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

5. What type of dancing does Benjie say his grandmother did when she was young?
(a) Ballroom.
(b) Ballet.
(c) Jazz.
(d) Classic.

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

7. What shows does Nigeria complain that his wife attends?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Quilting.
(c) Knitting.
(d) Fashion.

8. On page 49, which annual ball does the La Paloma Femme de la Jours hold?
(a) 10th.
(b) 7th.
(c) 8th.
(d) 9th.

9. What time of day did Benjie and his mother used to go buy a Sunday newspaper?
(a) 9 a.m.
(b) 10:30 a.m.
(c) 10 a.m.
(d) 9::30 a.m.

10. What does Benjie remember taking from his grandmother's pocketbook?
(a) $5.
(b) $4.
(c) $2.
(d) $3.

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

12. Where did Butler and his uncle go after they beat up a white man who tripped Butler?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Nashville.
(c) Jackson.
(d) New York City.

13. 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.

14. How much did the court make Benjie's father pay Rose?
(a) $100 a month.
(b) $15 a week.
(c) $20 a week.
(d) $75 a month.

15. What does Butler like to keep on hand?
(a) Gentleman Jack.
(b) Campari's.
(c) Seagram Seven.
(d) Jim Beam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What teachers complained to the principal that Nigeria was creating an atmosphere that bred hostility?

2. Where was Butler 20 years ago?

3. On page 24, where does Jimmy-Lee say that he and Benjie smoked pot one time?

4. How does Walter say that horse is being hauled into the United States?

5. What does Butler do for a living?

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