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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Richard typically eat for dinner?
(a) Greens
(b) Spaghetti
(c) Potatos
(d) Bread and milk

2. What reason does Shorty give for not joining Richard?
(a) He likes the South
(b) He is lazy
(c) He earns a lot of money
(d) He has too many responibilities

3. Where does RIchard want to move to?
(a) Canada
(b) The North
(c) Europe
(d) Mexico

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

5. What happens to Richard's bike when he is making a delivery in this chapter?
(a) It gets a flat tire
(b) Its frame snaps
(c) Its pedals fall off
(d) Its wheel buckles

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Richard give for leaving the South?

2. What does Richard say the dogs do silently when they regain consciousness?

3. Who does RIchard say is the person who encourages him to keep writing?

4. What does Wright say he would have done if he had known there were so many obstacles to overcome as a writer?

5. Who are Richard's friends hostile towards?

(see the answer key)

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