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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Richard's boss fire him?
(a) He is always late
(b) He thinks he steals money
(c) He does not like his silent disapproval
(d) He is always reading

2. What is the only day of the week that Richard could realistically work on?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Sunday
(c) Saturday
(d) Friday

3. Who does Richard persuade to publish his short story?
(a) The local black newspaper
(b) The local newsletter
(c) The Chicago Tribune
(d) The New York Times

4. Why does Ella have to stop work?
(a) She wants to spend more time with her children
(b) She is ill
(c) She is pregnant
(d) She has won the lottery

5. What kind of weapon does Richard hide under his pillow?
(a) A gun
(b) A stick
(c) A knife
(d) A tomahawk

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Richard do to gain acceptance at his new school?

2. What happens to Richard's bike when he is making a delivery in this chapter?

3. Where is Richard making a delivery to when a policeman stops him?

4. Where does RIchard take a job?

5. Where does the piece of glass cut Richard?

(see the answer key)

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