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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the public housing complex in Brownsville known for crime and violence that the author describes in Chapter 7?
(a) The West End Houses.
(b) The Atlantic Houses.
(c) The Bryant.
(d) The Van Dyke Houses.

2. Where did Laura take Maurice to eat when she first met him?
(a) Wendy's.
(b) McDonald's.
(c) Burger King.
(d) Hard Rock Cafe.

3. Who threw a brick through the laundry room window at the Brooklyn Arms, leading to Maurice's family's eviction?
(a) Uncle Dark.
(b) Uncle Limp.
(c) Uncle Juice.
(d) Uncle Old.

4. What did Laura's father do for a living?
(a) He was a banker.
(b) He was a teacher.
(c) He was a bricklayer and bartender.
(d) He was a lawn contractor and carpenter.

5. What did Maurice order for dinner on his trip to the Broadway Diner in Chapter 5?
(a) Eggs over-easy.
(b) Spaghetti.
(c) A burger and fries.
(d) Steak and mashed potatoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Prince George welfare hotel located in Manhattan?

2. How does Laura describe the color scheme of her apartment in Chapter 6?

3. What are the names of Darcella and Morris's oldest daughters?

4. What is the name of Laura's mother?

5. What kind of business is Drexel Burnham Lambert?

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