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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 143 - 177).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What singer does Michael hear when he turns on the walkman Ruth had been using in Part III?
(a) Nina Simone.
(b) Lenny Bruce.
(c) Simpson.
(d) Ella Fitzgerald.

2. What does Aisha mostly read in the library in Part II?
(a) Magazines.
(b) Plays.
(c) Novels.
(d) Chemistry books.

3. What sets Raj apart from the rest of the crew at Desirea's?
(a) He is going to college.
(b) He speaks two languages.
(c) He is a fantastic student.
(d) His parents own their own home.

4. What keeps Michael awake in Part II shortly after Aisha arrives?
(a) Passing cars.
(b) His mother's wailing.
(c) Aisha's snoring.
(d) Aisha's music.

5. How does Francis react when Michael tells him about their mother's fit?
(a) He is sympathetic.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is indifferent.
(d) He is suspicious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michael know about his father's ethnic background?

2. How do many of Michael's neighbors treat the family?

3. What does Francis tell all his friends after his beating?

4. What does Ruth do when she sees the state of Francis after Jelly's audition?

5. What does Michael wear to Jelly's audition?

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