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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 died in a car accident.
(c) He died in a boating accident.
(d) He is in the service.

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

3. When was the last time that Benjie father sent him a card?
(a) Halloween.
(b) Valentine's day.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Birthday.

4. At what hotel do the La Paloma Femme de la Jours hold their ball, fashion show, and champagne sip?
(a) Metropolitan-Cadrington Arms.
(b) The Standard High Line.
(c) Aliz Hotel Times Square.
(d) The Manhattan at Times Square.

5. What does Nigeria remember eating on New Year's for good luck?
(a) Peas and rice.
(b) Sweet potato pie.
(c) Pork rinds.
(d) Chitlins.

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

7. What instrument did Butler used to play?
(a) Saxophone.
(b) Trombone.
(c) Double bass.
(d) Trumpet.

8. How many bags does Walter have to hustle in order to pay the cops five singles?
(a) 20.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 5.

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

10. What color are Carwell's eyes?
(a) Blue.
(b) Brown.
(c) Black.
(d) Green.

11. What are some jobs that Jimmy-Lee's father has quit?
(a) Janitor and electronics delivery.
(b) Laundry truck and the post office.
(c) Lawn maintenance and construction worker.
(d) Garbage pickup and window washer.

12. What does Butler do for a living?
(a) Fast food worker.
(b) Dishwasher.
(c) Sanitation worker.
(d) Janitor.

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

14. For a while what did Benjie think he wanted to do for a living?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Social worker.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Minister.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the guy who sold Jimmy-Lee some joints?

2. How old does Benjie remember that he was when he had good times with his mother?

3. What does Jimmy-Lee remember drinking that gave him a headache hangover?

4. Who goes with Nigeria to take Benjie to the principal when he is stoned?

5. In Benjie's building, how many floors are missing a lightbulb?

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