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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the piece of glass cut Richard?
(a) On the neck
(b) On the back of his knee
(c) Behind the ear
(d) On the nose

2. What does Richard have to fight Uncle Tom off with?
(a) A knife
(b) A spear
(c) A stick
(d) Razors

3. Who moves in with the family in this chapter?
(a) Uncle Tom
(b) Brother Formby
(c) Uncle David
(d) Aunt Edie

4. What is Shorty's job at the optical shop?
(a) Toilet cleaner
(b) Elevator man
(c) Floor mopper
(d) Lens maker

5. Whose teachings do the Garveyites follow?
(a) James Garvey
(b) Marvin Garvey
(c) Charles Darwin
(d) Malcolm X

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Richard's brother?

2. What kind of hat do the two boys knock off Richard's head?

3. Who does Richard see beat a black woman?

4. What is Richard afraid Crane and Pease will do if he tells his boss?

5. What is the title of the short story that Richard writes?

(see the answer key)

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