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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Marvane Street".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of bird is Billy?
(a) A rooster
(b) A pigeon
(c) A crow
(d) A robin

2. What does Iula tell Socrates he has no business doing?
(a) Getting into fights
(b) Talking to white folk
(c) Coming in to her diner
(d) Picking up bottles and cans

3. Why does Socrates think that going to the police is not an option?
(a) The police brutalize black men
(b) The police are too busy
(c) The police don't listen
(d) They are all wanted by the police

4. What kind of clothes does Wilfred say he dresses up in?
(a) Funky clothes
(b) Sparky clothes
(c) Jazzy clothes
(d) Cat clothes

5. How did Socrates stop Fitzroy from torturing Clyde?
(a) He broke his legs
(b) He killed him
(c) He threatened him
(d) He bribed him

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates use for his seat?

2. What does Socrates tell Darryl man can get sick on?

3. What is the main character's first name?

4. What does Socrates tell Petis he will do to him if he does not leave the neighborhood?

5. What does Socrates say the police are afraid the Young African want to make?

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