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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, p. 56-86.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator refuse to give the man money for nothing?
(a) Because it fosters laziness.
(b) Because he does not deserve it.
(c) Because it is a bad precedent.
(d) Because she does not have cash.

2. What does the narrator feel about the person she is addressing in this book?
(a) She dislikes her habits.
(b) She misses her.
(c) She hates her.
(d) She makes her sick.

3. Why isn't Bheki in school?
(a) Because he is a genius that don't need to study.
(b) Because he wants to join the army.
(c) Because he thinks he can have a college scholarship because of basketball.
(d) Because he thinks the school was created to make him fit in the apartheid system.

4. How long does the man work before being paid by the narrator?
(a) A couple of weeks.
(b) A couple of hours.
(c) A couple of month.
(d) A couple of days.

5. What does Florence do after the crash?
(a) Call the parents of Bheki's friend.
(b) Call the police.
(c) Call the local chapter of the black panthers.
(d) Call the hospital where Bheki's friend was sent to.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Vercueil seem to be sleeping off?

2. Why does the narrator cry when arriving in town?

3. What does the narrator offer to do for Florence?

4. What does the narrator say about charity not being appreciated?

5. What does Florence say the police do to black boys who are not in school?

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