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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of animal bites Richard?
(a) Squirrel
(b) Snake
(c) Dog
(d) Hamster

2. Where did the black boy work?
(a) A factory
(b) A cafe
(c) A restaurant
(d) A hotel

3. What does Richard refuse from his neighbors?
(a) Food
(b) Books
(c) Clothes
(d) Money

4. Who writes a speech for Wright to read at his graduation?
(a) Miss Harper
(b) His brother
(c) The principal
(d) The governor

5. What do Wright and his co workers do to steal $200?
(a) Pimp
(b) Sell drugs
(c) Re-sell tickets
(d) Sell alcohol

6. How does Richard help Granny to request money from her relatives?
(a) Writes letters
(b) Blackmails them
(c) Visits them
(d) Sends telegrams

7. What does Uncle Clark assign Richard with as soon as he arrives?
(a) Chores
(b) A proper job
(c) Homework
(d) A writing task

8. What does Richard neglect to call one of the white youths?
(a) King
(b) Mister
(c) Sir
(d) Master

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

10. How does Griggs know Richard?
(a) He is an ex colleague
(b) His is a cousin
(c) He is a former classmate
(d) He is an old housemate

11. Where does Richard work after the hotel?
(a) An opera theater
(b) A ship
(c) A restaurant
(d) A movie theater

12. Where is Richard making a delivery to when a policeman stops him?
(a) His boss' house
(b) A rich neighborhood
(c) A white neighborhood
(d) A black neighborhood

13. Why does Granny refuse to pay for Richard's school books?
(a) They are too fun
(b) They are too expensive
(c) They are too worldly
(d) They are sinful

14. What does Richard do in the hotel?
(a) Works on reception
(b) Cleans rooms
(c) Empties bins
(d) Mops floors

15. What does Richard reason that an honest living would lead to?
(a) Marriage and children
(b) Oppression
(c) A prolonged stay in the South
(d) Boredom

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the piece of glass cut Richard?

2. What does Wright do after he gives his speech?

3. What does the white security guard threaten Richard with?

4. What do Granny and Addie give up their efforts to do?

5. What kind of school does Richard start attending?

(see the answer keys)

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