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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 107 - 142).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Francis appeal to after Jelly's audition?
(a) One of their favorite hip-hop artists who is also there.
(b) Their own manager.
(c) A famous record executive.
(d) A promoter in a white shirt.

2. What piece of knowledge does Ruth reveal that she knows in Part II, surprising Michael and Aisha?
(a) The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
(b) Who the most popular singer of the time is.
(c) How many quarts are in a gallon.
(d) Who the President of the United States is.

3. What does everyone shout, in unison, in listening to Jelly's music at Desirea's in Part IV?
(a) Up!
(b) Volume.
(c) Bring It?
(d) We Win!

4. What does Michael compare his mother's face to in Part II?
(a) A glass ball about to break.
(b) A Christmas tree.
(c) A bird.
(d) A mirror.

5. What does Michael's supervisor tell him about Jelly staying at Michael's house?
(a) It is not a good idea because Jelly is a known low-life.
(b) Michael should ask Jelly to do another DJing performance.
(c) Michael should ask Jelly to work at the store.
(d) Michael should ask Jelly to fill in for him sometimes at the store.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Michael's father live?

2. What reputation does Francis have in the neighborhood regarding girls?

3. What does Jelly seem to sense from Michael when Jelly first arrives at Michael's and Ruth's apartment?

4. What does Ruth often do if there is not much food in the house?

5. How does Ruth get hurt in Part II after Anton's shooting?

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